ISRT Sensor Exploitation Lead — Senior Engineer/Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Engineer/Analyst to lead ISRT sensing, processing, fusion, and architecture concepts for defense applications. You will guide teams, develop models, and advance testing and fielding of next-gen ISRT capabilities to support US military operations.

You will mentor staff, manage complex technical programs, and communicate results to sponsors and workshops. A TS/SCI clearance is expected for access to classified work.

Qualifications

• You meet our minimum qualifications: a Master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field.
• At least seven years in a relevant technical field (including possible doctoral/post-doctoral work).
• Experience as principal investigator or key contributor on funded proposals.
• Expertise in remote sensing, signal and image processing, data fusion, statistics, optimization, pattern recognition, ML/AI.
• Experience developing computational simulations of ISR signals/images.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to teams developing algorithms, models, and prototype software for ISRT.
• Lead teams in signal/image processing, data fusion, and multi-sensor optimization techniques.
• Lead computational simulations, models, and analytical methods and tools.
• Lead analysis of ISRT concepts and architectures.
• Document and present results to managers, sponsors, and conferences.

Skills

Remote sensing

Signal processing

Data fusion

Statistical analysis

Mathematical optimization

Pattern recognition

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering / math / CS / physics

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Engineer/Analyst to lead ISRT sensing, processing, fusion, and architecture concepts for defense applications. You will guide teams, develop models, and advance testing and fielding of next-gen ISRT capabilities to support US military operations.

You will mentor staff, manage complex technical programs, and communicate results to sponsors and workshops. A TS/SCI clearance is expected for access to classified work.