2026 Graduate - Control, Actuation, and Test Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a creative, hardworking engineer to help develop actuation solutions for advanced aerospace control challenges. You will join a talented team of engineers who collaborate on tackling hard problems in controls, actuation, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, program, and operate special test equipment, data acquisition and control equipment, and sensors to automate test execution and collect data in laboratory tests
• Develop hardware test plans and procedures, conduct tests, and evaluate test data in support of control actuation and electrical power systems, including performance characterization and model validation
• Build, simulate, and validate high-fidelity electromechanical actuation system models using experimental data and hardware analysis
• Participate in the design, integration, and test of prototype electromechanical fixtures used to test and evaluate missile control actuation systems
• Analyze flight and ground test data and communicate findings through technical presentations and memoranda
• Support external integrated product teams in the design, development, test, and evaluation of aerospace control actuation systems

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Have a foundational understanding of active and passive electronics
• Be motivated to design and build electrical and mechanical hardware, including actuation systems
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and on multidisciplinary teams
• Have excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Be familiar with computer-aided engineering design and analysis tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and PSpice
• Able to obtain an Interim Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.