PhD Computer Scientist — Prototyping Sensor Fusion

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a PhD-level Computer Scientist and Researcher to develop software for warfighter capabilities, collaborating directly with end users to move concepts to operational use.

You will work on sensor data exploitation, multi-sensor fusion, real-time processing, and visualization, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to autonomous and networked systems.

Qualifications

• Earned a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Expert in signal processing, computer vision, data science, data visualization, or radar detection and tracking.
• Occasional travel to government facilities and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, propose, and develop concepts to solve unaddressed military operational shortfalls in a team.
• Devise algorithms and design software for proof-of-concept prototypes across multiple engineering domains.
• Conduct prototype analysis and evaluation, including operations at military facilities.

Skills

Signal processing

Computer vision

Data science

Data visualization

Radar detection & tracking

C++/Java/TypeScript

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a PhD-level Computer Scientist and Researcher to develop software for warfighter capabilities, collaborating directly with end users to move concepts to operational use.

You will work on sensor data exploitation, multi-sensor fusion, real-time processing, and visualization, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to autonomous and networked systems.