Junior Physicist/Nuclear Engineer - Detectors & Simulations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications from physics and nuclear engineering graduates who aspire to work on high-impact, national security technologies.

You will collaborate with physicists, engineers, and chemists to develop detectors, run simulations, and translate cutting-edge science into field-ready tools, while advancing your technical and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in physics, nuclear engineering, or a related technical field with strong academic record.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to travel for field tests and meetings with government partners.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance and eventual Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and evaluate scientific instrumentation for national defense and security applications.
• Develop software to operate test equipment and algorithms to detect radiological material.
• Participate in field studies to guide technology development and evaluate performance.
• Build and run Monte Carlo simulations to model radiation transport.

Skills

MATLAB

C/C++

JAVA

Python

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Citizenship eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in physics or nuclear engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications from physics and nuclear engineering graduates who aspire to work on high-impact, national security technologies.

You will collaborate with physicists, engineers, and chemists to develop detectors, run simulations, and translate cutting-edge science into field-ready tools, while advancing your technical and professional growth.