PhD Sensor Systems Engineer: Missile Defense & Simulations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work–life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a PhD physicist, mathematician or engineer to develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors.

You will derive requirements, perform trade studies, build high-fidelity simulations of sensors and environments, and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to tackle vital missile defense challenges.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain Secret clearance (and potentially Top Secret).

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze performance of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Collaborate with sponsors and contractors; work with multidisciplinary teams on missile defense problems.

Skills

Written and oral presentation skills

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a PhD physicist, mathematician or engineer to develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors.

You will derive requirements, perform trade studies, build high-fidelity simulations of sensors and environments, and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to tackle vital missile defense challenges.