2026 Graduate - Image and Video Processing Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of infrared and optical sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms. Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. We strive to cultivate an environment of creativity and collaboration and value finding sophisticated solutions to hard problems.
As a sensor and signal processing engineer, your primary responsibility will be to derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems. You will develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments. You will act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and will collaborate with other teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Requirements

• Possess a BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable in one or more of the following: simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Practiced written and oral presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.
• Hold an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a MS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
• Have experience with imaging seekers or missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors.
• Collaborate with other teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Healthy work/life balance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level