PhD Computer Scientist & Researcher — Defense Prototyping

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Computer Scientist and Researcher to join a prototyping team focused on software research for warfighter capabilities. You will work directly with warfighters to take concepts from concept to operational use in a highly collaborative, autonomous environment.

Responsibilities include devising algorithms across several engineering fields and performing prototype analysis with potential transitions to government or industry.

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.
• Able to travel to government/military facilities including deployments on Navy ships and aircraft.
• Eligible for Interim Secret and then Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Research, propose, and develop concepts to solve critical military operational shortfalls as part of an established team with proven capabilities.
• Design algorithms and implement proof-of-concept prototypes spanning signal processing, computer vision, real-time computing, radar theory, data fusion, and visualization.
• Conduct prototype analysis and evaluation including field operations at military facilities and support transitions to government or industry.

Skills

Signal processing

Computer vision

Data science

Data visualization

Radar detection and tracking

C++

Java

Typescript

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Engineering

PhD in Physics

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Computer Scientist and Researcher to join a prototyping team focused on software research for warfighter capabilities. You will work directly with warfighters to take concepts from concept to operational use in a highly collaborative, autonomous environment.

Responsibilities include devising algorithms across several engineering fields and performing prototype analysis with potential transitions to government or industry.