Optics & Photonics Engineer: Lab & Modeling Specialist

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an associate professional staff member in the Optics and Photonics Group. The role focuses on software-based data analysis, experimental setup, and data collection in optical labs, contributing to high-impact defense-related projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop modeling and simulation tools, and document results in reports and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient in Python and MATLAB with data analysis, modeling, or simulation experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• On-site work at APL and ability to travel for sponsor engagements.

Responsibilities

• Support projects as an individual technical contributor, performing data analysis and experimental setup.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex problems for sponsors.
• Document work in technical reports, conference proceedings, and journal articles.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Modeling & simulation

Lab work

TS Clearance

Education

BS/MS in optics

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an associate professional staff member in the Optics and Photonics Group. The role focuses on software-based data analysis, experimental setup, and data collection in optical labs, contributing to high-impact defense-related projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop modeling and simulation tools, and document results in reports and publications.