2027 PhD Graduate - Space Algorithms and Technologies

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a PhD graduate interested in applying cutting-edge technologies and algorithms to national security challenges in space. The position involves designing, developing, and assessing space technologies and algorithms, working within a team that balances independent and collaborative work on various space-based projects. The group maintains expertise in areas such as photonics, signatures, advanced technology applications, orbital engagements, space control concept assessment, autonomous operations, and multi-disciplinary optimization.

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences or a related technical field
Expertise in an area of research applicable to technologies or algorithms related to space control applications
Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to sponsor locations
Ability to obtain Interim Top Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience adapting new technologies or algorithms to space-based applications
Prior work experience in the space industry
An active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Researching, designing, developing, and testing space components
Characterizing the performance of current, proposed and future space systems, sensors (EO/IR, radar, etc.) and constellations
Developing algorithms to improve and assess performance of space systems