PhD: Next-Gen Image Processing & Sensing Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 245.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-qualified sensor and signal processing engineer to help develop algorithms and assess sensor performance for infrared and optical systems used in land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence sensor development and work within dedicated teams addressing missile defense challenges.

You will derive requirements, conduct trade studies, and create high-fidelity simulations; collaborate with sponsors,

Qualifikationen

• Graduating with a PhD by starting date in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
• Are knowledgeable or have research in one or more of the following: simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors
• Are proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Have practiced written and oral presentation skills
• Have the willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.
• Are able to obtain a Secret clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Aufgaben

• Your primary responsibility will be to derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
• You will develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• You will act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and will collaborate with multidisciplined teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense

Kenntnisse

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Applied Math / Physics / CS

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Jobbeschreibung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-qualified sensor and signal processing engineer to help develop algorithms and assess sensor performance for infrared and optical systems used in land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence sensor development and work within dedicated teams addressing missile defense challenges.

You will derive requirements, conduct trade studies, and create high-fidelity simulations; collaborate with sponsors,