Missile Test and Evaluation Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Aerospace Engineering
mid
software engineering
QA Engineer
ic
2+ yrs Bachelor's
· Posted Feb 26, 2026
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The role typically asks for 2+ years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- QA Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Aerospace Engineering
- Posted
- Feb 26, 2026
AI Summary
Develop performance requirements and test & evaluation plans for Navy/Air Force strategic missile systems. Analyze flight test data, assess reliability and performance, and advise government partners on testing strategy. Requires BS in aerospace engineering, 2+ years test & evaluation experience, MATLAB proficiency, and active Secret clearance.
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersDescription
We are seeking an engineer to help us develop performance requirements and plan test & evaluation activities on Navy strategic missile systems. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to our government partners to perform test & evaluation, reliability assessment, design, and concept analyses.
As a Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer you will...
Are you interested in the test and evaluation of our nation 's premier missile systems?
Do you enjoy solving challenging problems with a complementary team of engineers?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an engineer to help us develop performance requirements and plan test & evaluation activities on Navy strategic missile systems. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to our government partners to perform test & evaluation, reliability assessment, design, and concept analyses.
As a Missile Test & Evaluation Engineer you will...
- Develop performance requirements and evaluation plans for in-development missile systems
- Perform missile system test and evaluation, primarily in support of the Navy and Air Force strategic and hypersonic missile programs, including assessments of performance, reliability, and maintainability issues
- Advise government partners on test & evaluation planning and strategy
- Evaluate data products and flight test telemetry to determine missile and reentry body performance during flight tests and submarine deterrent patrol
- Support other group tasking in the areas of missile and reentry body modeling and simulation, range systems evaluation, and field site support for flight tests
- Perform reliability modeling related to missile and reentry systems
- Document and present analysis findings as appropriate and interact with sponsors and representatives of other agencies
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