Image Processing / Sensor Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is looking for a Sensor and Signal Processing Engineer. The role involves developing and verifying advanced sensor systems and collaborating with sponsors and contractors. Candidates should hold a BS in electrical engineering or a related field, preferably with 2+ years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, offering various benefits like education assistance and a healthy work/life balance. Candidates must be eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals.
• Demonstrated experience in sponsor and contractor interactions.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Hold a Secret level security clearance by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements and perform trade studies of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors.
• Lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Signal processing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field

Job description

Description

Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems? Are you a curious and active learner who just wants to know why? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team! We are seeking a physicist, mathematician, or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of infrared and optical sensor systems for land, air, and sea‑launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms. Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. We strive to cultivate an environment of creativity and collaboration and value finding sophisticated solutions to hard problems.

As a sensor and signal processing engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be to derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
• You will develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics‑based simulations of sensors and environments.
• You will act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and will lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
• Have 2+ years of experience simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors.
• Are proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Have demonstrated experience in sponsor and contractor interactions and can communicate sponsor requirements and requests to a team.
• Have the willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.
• Hold a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
• Have experience with imaging seekers or missile systems.

Employment and EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Salary

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually