Infrared Sensor Design Engineer for Spaceflight Instruments

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD is seeking talented engineers to develop next-generation infrared sensors and electro-optical instrumentation for space missions. The role involves research, design, and testing of spaceflight instruments, with contributions to the advancement of infrared detector technologies.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in sensor and detector systems design and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sensor and detector systems design.
• Experience with designing and characterizing electro-optical technologies.
• Proficiency with lab testing and analysis of systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development of electro-optical sensing technologies.
• Design and optimize detector and sensor systems.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on instrument development.

Skills

Sensor and detector systems design

Characterization of electro-optical systems

Computer-aided design tools

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Circuit simulation tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD is seeking talented engineers to develop next-generation infrared sensors and electro-optical instrumentation for space missions. The role involves research, design, and testing of spaceflight instruments, with contributions to the advancement of infrared detector technologies.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in sensor and detector systems design and collaboration within teams.