Autonomy Guidance Engineer for Field Robotics

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer to develop and field advanced algorithms for autonomous systems. You will work on next-generation robotic systems with a team dedicated to technical excellence and mentoring.

Your role involves algorithm design, simulation using MATLAB and Python, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support testing and operational deployment. The position requires a BS in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience, along with an active Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant technical field.
• 2+ years of experience developing software and algorithms.
• Experience in guidance, navigation, control, or robotics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Experience analyzing system performance through simulation and testing.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration in teams.
• Willingness to support laboratory and testing activities.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and test guidance algorithms.
• Implement control and trajectory planning algorithms.
• Model and simulate system performance using MATLAB and Python.
• Collaborate with software engineers and domain experts.
• Support laboratory and field testing activities.

Skills

Software development

Control algorithms

MATLAB

Python

C++

Robotics

Estimation

Navigation

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer to develop and field advanced algorithms for autonomous systems. You will work on next-generation robotic systems with a team dedicated to technical excellence and mentoring.

Your role involves algorithm design, simulation using MATLAB and Python, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support testing and operational deployment. The position requires a BS in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience, along with an active Secret security clearance.