Electro-Optical Engineer — R&D Optics for National Defense

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); In loco; USD 100.000 - 290.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electro-Optical Engineer to join a team of scientists and engineers conceiving, designing, building, and testing complex electro-optical systems. The role is based in Laurel, MD and requires an active security clearance.

You will conduct in-depth analysis of sensors, design and test at multiple levels, develop new test capabilities, and collaborate with management to address national challenges in air and missile defense.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, optics, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• Experience in analysis, design, development, or testing of electro-optical instruments or sensors.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of measurements.
• Ability to communicate to audiences of varying technical levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
• U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility).

Mansioni

• Conduct in-depth analysis of electro-optical sensors and systems.
• Design, simulate, analyze, prototype, and test optical systems at component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Develop new test capabilities for assessing performance of optical systems.
• Develop tools, models, simulations, algorithms, and software for testing and evaluation of electro-optical systems.
• Maintain optical test equipment for electro-optical seeker and sensor systems.
• Collaborate with project management and peers to deliver critical test results.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Technical problem solving

Clear communication

Travel up to 10%

Security clearance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering/optics/physics/math

MS or PhD in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electro-Optical Engineer to join a team of scientists and engineers conceiving, designing, building, and testing complex electro-optical systems. The role is based in Laurel, MD and requires an active security clearance.

You will conduct in-depth analysis of sensors, design and test at multiple levels, develop new test capabilities, and collaborate with management to address national challenges in air and missile defense.