PhD Engineer: Seekers & Sensors for Autonomous Systems

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking newly graduating PhD engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and scientists to join the Strike Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC), and Seekers group. You will conduct cutting-edge seeker and sensor research, design, and analysis to support next-generation autonomous systems and weapons for national defense.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in EE/Physics/Math, have internships or research in RF/EO/IR, and can

Qualifications

• Have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Demonstrated research and internships in RF, EO/IR or related fields.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge seeker and sensor research, modeling, simulation and analysis.
• Develop simulate/predict seeker and sensor performance in complex environments.
• Lab test seeker and sensor hardware and software.
• Mentor and train by senior subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with engineers and government sponsors in multidisciplinary studies.
• Pursue continuing education through courses and degree programs.

Skills

RF experience

EO/IR experience

Research experience

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Tools

Software Defined Radios

Hardware Design

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking newly graduating PhD engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and scientists to join the Strike Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC), and Seekers group. You will conduct cutting-edge seeker and sensor research, design, and analysis to support next-generation autonomous systems and weapons for national defense.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in EE/Physics/Math, have internships or research in RF/EO/IR, and can