Image Processing / Sensor 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 lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Requirements

Possess a BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
Have 2+ years of experience simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors.
Are proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python.
Have demonstrated experience in sponsor and contractor interactions and can communicate sponsor requirements and requests to a team.
Have the willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.
Hold a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret.
Must meet the requirements for access to classified information.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Possess a MS or PhD 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.
Lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.