Mechanical Design Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Mechanical Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Mechanical Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you looking for impactful mechanical design and analysis work in advanced aerodynamic weapon systems? Are you passionate about designing new vehicles and advancing state-of-the-art technologies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can rapidly prototype and build hardware?
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support cradle to grave support for new and existing precision strike weapon systems. Each of our engineers are expected to be able to take a design through the entire development process including requirements definition, clean-sheet design, CAD renderings, structural analysis, manufacturing supervision, installation, and test.
As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting, mission-driven projects that support the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. Our team is dedicated to developing, applying, and sustaining deep expertise in low and high speed flight vehicle design, wind tunnel and test article development, and vehicle-level dynamics and thermal analysis. You will work alongside experts who are passionate about conducting cutting-edge research and applying it to advance our nation’s capabilities.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will...
- Design and perform mechanical/structural analysis of DoD weapon systems and other vehicles.
- Develop future conceptual vehicle designs and execute detailed and system-level design activities, including integration with launch systems and platforms.