Autonomous Systems Sensor Engineer - RF/EO/IR

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks newly graduating engineers, physicists, mathematicians and scientists to join our group focused on RF, EO and IR sensor technologies for autonomous systems.

You will collaborate with top experts to develop algorithms, perform simulations and hardware testing, and grow your expertise across the sensor spectrum. Candidates must be eligible for interim secret clearance and ultimately a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Have classroom, project or internship experience in RF, EO and/or IR sensors.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge sensor research, design, modeling, simulation and analysis for autonomous systems.
• Develop modeling, simulation and analysis to predict sensor performance in complex environments.
• Lab test sensor hardware and software to evaluate capabilities and limitations.
• Collaborate with sensor subject matter experts for mentorship and growth.
• Engage with government sponsors and platform designers in multi-disciplinary optimization studies.
• Pursue educational opportunities such as technical courses or graduate programs.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Sensor design knowledge

RF/EO/IR sensor familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/Physics/Math

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks newly graduating engineers, physicists, mathematicians and scientists to join our group focused on RF, EO and IR sensor technologies for autonomous systems.

You will collaborate with top experts to develop algorithms, perform simulations and hardware testing, and grow your expertise across the sensor spectrum. Candidates must be eligible for interim secret clearance and ultimately a Secret clearance.