PhD Fellow: Tactical Awareness & Sensor Fusion

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists to advance warfighter capabilities through research and development in distributed decision-making and sensor fusion.

As part of the Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making group, you will analyze data from live tests, prototype tactical algorithms, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. U.S. citizenship and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Ability to apply mathematics, especially probability and statistics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve algorithms underpinning sensor data fusion, combat planning, management, and optimization decisions.
• Simulate scenarios to assess system performance and identify improvement areas.
• Parse warfighter needs from literature to prototype tactical algorithms.
• Analyze data from live test events to inform engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and share work internally and externally.
• Occasional visits to Navy ships and collaboration with sailors and warfighters.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

MATLAB

Education

PhD or equivalent Doctorate in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists to advance warfighter capabilities through research and development in distributed decision-making and sensor fusion.

As part of the Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making group, you will analyze data from live tests, prototype tactical algorithms, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. U.S. citizenship and security clearances are required.