Computational Photonics & Metasurfaces Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Computational Research Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge research in fields such as RF/optical metasurfaces and quantum computing. The successful candidate will develop computational models, simulations, and optimization algorithms to drive the research from concept to real-world deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field and has at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Python and collaborative skills are essential. The position offers a salary ranging from $85,000 to $195,000 annually depending on the level of experience, with a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.
• At least a year of professional or postgrad experience.
• Foundational understanding in electromagnetics, optics, and computational science.
• Proficient in programming languages like Python.
• Ability to independently learn new topics or tools.

Responsibilities

• Build simulations using numerical models and commercial tools.
• Develop and characterize optimization algorithms.
• Take ownership of design and analysis workflows.
• Work closely with engineers and experimentalists on research.
• Contribute to technical publications and presentations.

Skills

Programming in Python

Mathematical modeling

Electromagnetics

Optics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

HFSS

Lumerical

COMSOL

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Computational Research Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge research in fields such as RF/optical metasurfaces and quantum computing. The successful candidate will develop computational models, simulations, and optimization algorithms to drive the research from concept to real-world deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field and has at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Python and collaborative skills are essential. The position offers a salary ranging from $85,000 to $195,000 annually depending on the level of experience, with a range of employee benefits.