2027 Internship
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MDFresher4d agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or in a related technical field.
- Interested in coursework in controls, dynamics, autonomy, or mechatronics.
- Interested in the application of control and estimation theory to aerospace vehicles.
- Seeking to explore the field of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform key research, development, analysis, and testing of GNC systems for Air and Missile Defense applications.
- Perform basic and applied research in controls and autonomy.
- Engage in concept development.
- Perform detailed design and analysis.
- Perform flight testing of evolutionary and revolutionary missile interceptors.
- Learn to apply control and estimation theory to the design, modeling, and analysis of GNC systems.
- Learn to assess weapon system performance.
- Depending on specific areas of interest, may have the opportunity to:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate guidance algorithms, flight controls, navigation systems, and/or flight hardware for next-generation guided missiles.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and performance assessment of guided missile systems.
- Design and build unique test capabilities to evaluate cutting-edge control actuation hardware systems.
- Engage in internally-funded research and development projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or in a related technical field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Coursework, research, or experience in:
- Control systems
- State estimation
- Flight dynamics
- Astrodynamics
- Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems
- Hardware design
- Robotics
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C++.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.
About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
- Brings world-class expertise to national defense, security, space, and science challenges.
- Offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
- Celebrates differences of perspectives.
- Encourages creativity and bold ideas.
- Provides generous benefits including a robust education assistance program, retirement contributions, and work/life balance.
- Located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.