UAV Robotics Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laborator
Location: Laurel
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Are you searching for challenging mechanical
engineering and design work?
Do you have experience with designing, integrating and flight
testing uncrewed aerial vehicles?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you take part in
turning your conceptual designs into reality?
If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at the
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LabYou will be joining a team of
dedicated engineers developing systems for our nation's
warfightersWe are seeking an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Robotics
Engineer to help conceive, design/model, fabricate, integrate and
test a variety of UAV systems and payloadsAs an Uncrewed Aerial
Vehicle Robotics Engineer, your primary responsibilities will
include------ Leading hands-on mechanical engineering projects with
a diverse team of engineers and technicians.
* Designing mechanical systems using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
and other modeling/design tools as needed (i.e., Solidworks, Creo
Parametric, ANSYS).
* Serving as one of the UAV subject matter experts for a research
laboratory.
* Analyzing and testing complex mechanical systems.
* Fabricating, assembling and integrating hardware onto
experimental and prototype UAV systems for test and evaluation.
* Working with a team to conduct both local and remote field
testing of UAV systems.
* Developing test plans, conducting tests and preparing technical
documentation of test results.
* Preparing for and conducting periodic design reviews, as well as
technical reports and other briefing materials, for presentation to
all levels of staff and Government agencies.
* Working closely with APL electrical engineers, systems engineers,
software engineers, fabrication shops and external vendors to
ensure project requirements and deadlines are metQualifications You
will meet our minimum qualification for the job if you------ Have a
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace
Engineering, Robotics or related field.
* Have 5 or more years of relevant experience designing,
fabricating, integrating, testing and/or operating UAV
airframes.--- Have experience with CAD (i.e., SolidWorks, CREO) and
an understanding of how to design components for various
manufacturing processes.
* Have demonstrated initiative and ability to multi-task in a
fast-paced work environment with tight delivery schedules on
diverse systems that operate on land, sea, or air.
* Are able to work both independently and in groups to meet
deadlines and deliver results.--- Are willing to support both local
and remote field testing 5-10% of the time.
* Are able to quickly learn and develop new skills to support novel
engineering efforts.
* Have experience with taking a system through the life-cycle
process, from concept design to system delivery.
* Are able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
with other engineers, scientists, and technicians as a member of a
multidisciplinary team.
* Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by
your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level
clearanceIf selected, you will be subject to a government security
clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access
to classified informationEligibility requirements include
U.ScitizenshipYou'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements
if you have------ A MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering,
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or related field.
* A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and are
experienced with manually piloting fixed wing, helicopter,
multirotor or VTOL UAVs.
* Five or more years of experience designing, modeling, and
integrating fixed wing, helicopter, multirotor or VTOL UAV
airframes.
* Experience with integrating, tuning and operating open-source UAV
autopilot firmware (i.e., ArduPilot, PX4, iNav, Betaflight) or
other open-source UAV firmware.
* Experience with small UAV electronics and sensors (flight
controllers, ESCs, IMUs, GPS receivers, EO/IR cameras, etc.).
* Experience with stress or thermal analysis using finite element
software packages (i.e., ANSYS, COMSOL) or physics-based
computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.--- Experience with
MATLAB, Python, C++, ROS or related software packages.
* Experience with rapid prototyping and manufacturing of
experimental prototype systems.
* An active secret security clearance.
Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense,
security, space and science challengesWhile we are dedicated to
solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what
makes us truly outstanding is our cultureWe offer a vibrant,
welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to
work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring
teammatesAt APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage
creativity and bold, new ideasOur employees enjoy generous
benefits, including a robust education assistance program,
unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life
balanceAPL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro
areaLearn more about our career opportunities
athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careersAbout Us APL is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employerAll qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or
familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable lawAPL is committed to
promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity,
encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideasIn doing
so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to
individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilitiesIf
you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part
of the hiring process, please contact Only by ensuring that
everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great
things, and make the world a better place.
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