Hypersonics & Reentry Mission Engineer
johns hopkins university applied physics laboratoryLaurel (MD)
Hypersonics & Reentry Mission Engineer
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johns hopkins university applied physics laboratoryLaurel (MD)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Advanced Reentry Mission Engineer to analyze, develop, and prototype next‑generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies in a defense context. You will join a collaborative team delivering mission‑level analyses, trade studies, and design recommendations for concept development and acquisition decisions.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 3 years in mission engineering or
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