PhD Scientist: Distributed Sensing & Tactical AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists to advance warfighter capabilities through data fusion, decision making, and tactical algorithms.

Join a group focused on sensor integration, information fusion, and distributed kill chains, with opportunities to visit Navy ships and collaborate with sailors and officers. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficiency with C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Comfort applying mathematics, especially probability and statistics.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve algorithms for sensor data fusion, combat planning and weapon system deployment.
• Simulate scenarios to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Prototype tactical algorithms from literature and warfighter needs.
• Analyze live test data to inform engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and share work internally and externally.
• Visit Navy ships and work with sailors and warfighters when needed.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

MATLAB

Probability & Statistics

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent Doctorate in Engineering/Mathematics/Physics/CS

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists to advance warfighter capabilities through data fusion, decision making, and tactical algorithms.

Join a group focused on sensor integration, information fusion, and distributed kill chains, with opportunities to visit Navy ships and collaborate with sailors and officers. Security clearance eligibility is required.