Analyst Sensor Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a graduate engineer or scientist interested in learning about radar and other sensor systems. The position involves solving complex technical national security problems in an exciting environment. The Sensor Systems Group specializes in the development and test of cutting-edge sensor systems, 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, fostering an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. The team values earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets, tackling national security challenges. As a member of the Sensor Systems Group, you will help our team develop and analyze models of next-generation radar and sensor systems, prototype novel signal processing algorithms for military deployment, 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, and test radar systems to assure they meet requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree 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
Interest in sensor systems and knowledge in Matlab, Python, C++ or other similar tools/languages
Strong problem solving/analytical skills
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from varied subject areas and experience levels
Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Master's degree 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
Experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems
Ability to manage and manipulate large data sets and utilize various machine learning techniques
Experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages
Experience 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 radar
Current Secret clearance with an ability to obtain higher-level clearances