PhD Engineer, Autonomous Seekers & Sensor Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 102,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

A leading research institution in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking newly graduating PhD engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and scientists for advanced weapons and autonomous systems development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for creative problem solving and a PhD in relevant fields. The role offers opportunities for collaborative research and cutting-edge technical training, with a competitive salary range of $102,500 to $227,500 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics required.
• Passionate about creative problem solving in advanced systems.
• Research or internship experience in RF, EO/IR, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seeker and sensor research and analysis.
• Develop innovative simulations for sensor performance.
• Collaborate with experts and government sponsors.

Skills

Electromagnetics

RF System Design

Radar Systems

Digital Signal/Image Processing

Circuits/Electronics

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

A leading research institution in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking newly graduating PhD engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and scientists for advanced weapons and autonomous systems development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for creative problem solving and a PhD in relevant fields. The role offers opportunities for collaborative research and cutting-edge technical training, with a competitive salary range of $102,500 to $227,500 annually.