Geophysicist/Geodesist for Naval Navigation Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Geophysicist/Geodesist to analyze geophysical data, develop navigation‑oriented algorithms, and advise on sensors for Navy platforms. You will collaborate with the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector to advance geophysical navigation systems.

The role requires MS (PhD preferred) in geophysics/geodesy/physics, strong programming skills (MATLAB/Python), and the ability to travel up to 10%. U.S.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, or related technical field.
• Understanding of geophysical data sources and how they are used in real-world applications.
• Experience in exploration geophysics, geodesy, and signal processing with strong physics and math background.
• Ability to lead development/research projects.
• Strong programming experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret/Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current and future geophysical data products for accuracy and applicability to U.S. Navy platforms.
• Become the subject matter expert on geophysical data products used by the Navy.
• Provide advice on geophysical sensors and data issues for Navy platforms.
• Advise on geophysical navigation solutions for surface and subsurface fleets.
• Develop error models for gravity, bathymetry, and magnetic data.
• Develop production-level software tools for geophysical data analysis.
• Apply analytics and machine learning to geophysical data.
• Evaluate current geophysical‑aided navigation techniques.
• Develop algorithms to integrate geophysical data into navigation systems.
• Develop and sustain geodesy and gravity modeling technologies.
• Collaborate with laboratories, contractors, and sponsor teams.
• Survey research for state‑of‑the‑art geophysical sensors.

Skills

Geophysics

Geodesy

Signal processing

Programming

Machine learning

Education

M.S. in Geophysics/Geodesy/Physics or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Geophysicist/Geodesist to analyze geophysical data, develop navigation‑oriented algorithms, and advise on sensors for Navy platforms. You will collaborate with the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector to advance geophysical navigation systems.

The role requires MS (PhD preferred) in geophysics/geodesy/physics, strong programming skills (MATLAB/Python), and the ability to travel up to 10%. U.S.