Hiring: 2027 PhD Graduate - Mechanical-Fluids Analysis Engineer, Shipboard Systems Team Company: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Location: Laurel, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:57:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, MATLAB, Python, Security Clearance, Simulink About the job Required Skills: •Are you excited by the challenge of performing modeling and simulation and analysis on complex weapon systems in support of the U.S. Navy? Do you have a strong desire to work with data from operational U.S. submarines to understand performance and develop and validate physics-based models? •We are seeking a PhD in Mechanical Engineering ready to embrace challenges associated with simulating and analyzing complex submarine missile launcher systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation and expertise in fluid dynamics and will have the ability to apply their depth of knowledge across a range of technical challenges. •As a Mechanical Engineer on our team, you will... •Develop deep technical expertise in submarine launcher and other shipboard systems by analyzing operational patrol data. •Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, including mesh creation, execution, and post-processing on our in-house High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster. •Perform physics-based bulk volume modeling and data analysis using MATLAB/Simulink and other tools. •Implement coding best practices and develop streamlined, maintainable workflows across the team's modeling and analysis tools. •Validate simulations against test data to assess the accuracy and fidelity of the simulations. Qualifications: •You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... •Have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. •Have demonstrated interest in fluid dynamics through coursework, professional experience, or in a laboratory setting. •Are willing to learn new tools and embrace the changes needed to transform existing workflows in a developing Digital Engineering environment. •Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to U.S. Navy facilities, bases, and contractor sites. •Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. •You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… •Have significant experience performing modeling and simulation using CFD tools such as OpenFOAM or StarCCM+, or with bulk volume analysis in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, etc. •Have experience with data analysis of large, complex mechanical systems. •Have experience working with submarines or missile launcher systems. Compensation: •$105,000 - $245,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!