2026 PhD Graduate - Next Gen Image Processing/Sensing

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a PhD physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of radio frequency 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 multidisciplined teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Requirements

Possess a PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
Knowledgeable or have research 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.
Able to obtain a Secret clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

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 multidisciplined teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.