Geophysicist/Geodesist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Geophysicist/Geodesist to join their Navigation group within the Force Projection Sector. This role is crucial for ensuring the US Navy has the most accurate and reliable navigation systems in the world. The position involves analyzing geophysical and geodetic properties of the earth and investigating their application to navigation systems supporting critical national missions. The team is focused on solving complex technical challenges and driving innovation in maritime navigation for the US Navy.

Requirements

Possess a M.S. degree in Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, or related technical field
Have an understanding of and interest in geophysical data sources and how they are used in real world applications
Have experience in exploration geophysics, geodesy, and signal processing, with a strong background in physics and math
Possess the ability to lead development/research projects
Have strong programming experience
Able to do some limited travel (up to 10%)
Able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Possess a PhD degree in Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, or a related field
Have experience developing geophysical-aided navigation algorithms
Have experience with geodesy and gravity error modeling and analysis, including the development of tools to perform the analysis
Have expertise with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.
Have experience with data science and machine learning
Have an Active, current Department of Defense security clearance

Responsibilities

Analyze current and potential future geophysical data products (bathymetry, gravity, magnetic, geodetic, etc.) for their accuracy and applicability to US Navy platforms
Become the subject matter expert on all geophysical data products used by the US Navy, including how they could be leveraged more effectively in the future
Provide advice and technical recommendations on geophysical sensors and data issues affecting various US Navy platforms
Advise US Navy sponsors on current and emerging geophysical navigation solutions, including both surface and subsurface fleets
Develop error models for geophysical data sources, including gravity, bathymetry, and magnetic data to determine how those errors impact the mission of different US Navy platforms
Develop production-level software tools to be used in geophysical data analysis
Apply cutting-edge analytics and machine learning techniques to geophysical data
Evaluate current geophysical-aided navigation techniques
Develop innovative algorithms for integrating geophysical data into surface and subsurface navigation (both pre-launch and in-flight) systems
Develop and/or sustain geodesy and gravity modeling technology and tools, including the development of geophysical analysis capabilities
Collaborate with Laboratory, contractors, and sponsor teams on matters related to geophysical data (including maintenance and modernization) to address critical sponsor needs
Survey current academic and industry research for state-of-the-art capabilities in new geophysical sensors to promote innovative ideas to benefit the country