Emerging Electro-Optic Engineer — Optics & Prototyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled scientist/engineer to contribute to optics and photonics research, modeling, experimentation, and data analysis. The role supports projects across imaging, system design, testing, and prototyping with collaboration across disciplines.

Applicants should have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and willingness to work on-site in the Maryland area with occasional travel and clearance eligibility as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Interest in Optical Imaging Systems, Optical System Design, Optical System Analysis and Test, or Prototyping of Advanced Optical Systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support projects as an individual technical contributor using modeling/simulation tools, set up experiments, and collect data in optical labs.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems for sponsors.
• Document work in formal and informal technical reports, presentations, conference proceedings, and journal articles.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

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

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled scientist/engineer to contribute to optics and photonics research, modeling, experimentation, and data analysis. The role supports projects across imaging, system design, testing, and prototyping with collaboration across disciplines.

Applicants should have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and willingness to work on-site in the Maryland area with occasional travel and clearance eligibility as