Optics & Photonics Research Engineer/Scientist

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an associate professional staff member in the Optics and Photonics Group to support projects as an individual contributor. You will use Python and MATLAB for modeling and data analysis, set up experiments in optical labs, and contribute to technical reports and publications.

On-site opportunity in the Baltimore–Washington area with occasional collaboration across multidisciplinary teams for defense-related applications. Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Willing to work on site in Laurel, MD and travel occasionally.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support projects as an individual technical contributor using software tools to develop modeling and data analysis.
• Set up experiments and collect data in optical laboratories.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems for sponsors.
• Document work in technical reports, conference proceedings, and journal articles.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Lab experiments

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Optics/Physics/EE

Tools

Modeling software

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an associate professional staff member in the Optics and Photonics Group to support projects as an individual contributor. You will use Python and MATLAB for modeling and data analysis, set up experiments in optical labs, and contribute to technical reports and publications.

On-site opportunity in the Baltimore–Washington area with occasional collaboration across multidisciplinary teams for defense-related applications. Eligibility includes U.S.