2027 PhD Graduate - Engineer/Scientist/Analyst Sensor Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryLaurel, MD
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking engineers and scientists to join our Sensor Systems Group which specializes in the development and test of cutting edge sensor systems. Our team is passionate about crafting pragmatic solutions backed by analytic rigor. You will engage with a team of scientists and engineers working to develop high-impact solutions for the Nation's defense. We are committed to excellence and strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets. Be part of a team of talented engineers tackling national security challenges!

Requirements

  • Have a PhD, or will have PhD in near future, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Math, Math or another related technical field
  • Have an interest in sensor systems and knowledge in Matlab, Python, C++ or other similar tools/languages
  • Have experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems
  • Can manage and manipulate large data sets and utilize various machine learning techniques
  • Have experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages, applying signal processing, ML, stochastic processes, AI, or related subject areas to algorithm development for radar domain problems for phased arrays, dense mediums, digital radar, multi-static rada
  • Have strong problem solving/analytical skills
  • Have excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
  • Can collaborate effectively with colleagues from varied subject areas and experience levels
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Have a current Secret clearance with an ability to obtain higher-level clearances

Responsibilities

  • Develop and analyze models of next generation radar and sensor systems
  • Prototype novel signal processing algorithms to be deployed by our military
  • Use machine learning techniques to augment current and future capabilities
  • Fabricate test fixtures to support test events
  • Apply data science and machine learning to complex, large scale datasets
  • Test radar systems to assure that they meet requirements

Benefits

  • robust education assistance program
  • unparalleled retirement contributions
  • healthy work/life balance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability
  • flexible spending accounts
  • education assistance
  • training and development
  • sign-on bonus
  • relocation benefits
  • locality allowance
  • discretionary payments for exceptional performance

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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