2026 Graduate - Space Systems Scientist/Engineer - Space Algorithms and Technologies

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in changing science fiction into reality for our national security in space? Are you passionate about learning about the latest technologies or algorithms and finding new ways to use them? Do you want to work with brilliant colleagues on challenging problems while still having work-life balance? If so, we're looking for someone like you on our team at APL! If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences or a related technical field, we'd love to have you join our group! We are seeking a driven engineer, mathematician, or scientist to help us continue designing, developing and assessing the various space technologies and algorithms. You'll be joining a hardworking team who balances independent work and team work on a variety of space-based projects. Our group maintains proficiencies in photonics, signatures, advanced technology applications, orbital engagements, space control concept assessment, autonomous operations, multi-disciplinary optimization, and space kill web capability development. As a member of APL's Space Algorithms and Technologies Group, your duties could include: 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. Our multidisplinary staff heavily leverages programming and modeling skills. We also run a photonics lab where we develop sensor hardware for spacecraft payloads.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences or a related technical field
Skilled in technologies or algorithms related to space control applications
Willing and able to occasionally travel to sponsor locations
Able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can 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.