PhD Signal Processing & Defense Systems Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 102,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous education assistance

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a PhD Graduate to contribute to algorithm development for air and missile defense systems. The role requires expertise in signal processing and programming in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to obtain security clearances. Join a team that tackles critical national security challenges with a collaborative approach and numerous growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant field.
• Experience in signal processing or communications theory preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributed air and missile defense systems.
• Model and analyze performance of systems.
• Document and communicate findings to team.

Skills

Signal processing

Algorithm development

Modeling and analysis

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

A leading research laboratory in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a PhD Graduate to contribute to algorithm development for air and missile defense systems. The role requires expertise in signal processing and programming in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to obtain security clearances. Join a team that tackles critical national security challenges with a collaborative approach and numerous growth opportunities.