Modeler & Data Analyst for Undersea Sensor Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Locality allowance

Discretionary payments for exceptional

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeler and Data Analyst to design, prototype, and test sonar and electromagnetic sensor systems. You will contribute to advancing U.S.

Navy capabilities through sensor performance prediction and assessment, joining a team of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians. Responsibilities include conducting sensor system performance modeling for undersea projects, developing models of underwater propagation, analyzing system data,

Qualifications

• PhD required in physics, engineering, or applied mathematics.
• Knowledge of acoustic or electromagnetic wave propagation.
• Proficient in MATLAB or Python.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sensor system performance modeling for undersea warfare projects.
• Develop, maintain, and extend models of underwater acoustic or electromagnetic propagation and system performance.
• Analyze sonar or electromagnetic system data.
• Document and present results.

Skills

Sensor modeling

Education

PhD in Physics, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Modeler and Data Analyst to design, prototype, and test sonar and electromagnetic sensor systems. You will contribute to advancing U.S.

Navy capabilities through sensor performance prediction and assessment, joining a team of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians. Responsibilities include conducting sensor system performance modeling for undersea projects, developing models of underwater propagation, analyzing system data,