Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer, Imaging Lead

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to lead optical subsystem design and verification. You will work within the Imaging Systems Group on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering high-performance imaging and sensing solutions.

You will contribute to testbed development, performance metrics, and mature system designs while pursuing innovative IR&D initiatives and field testing activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in optical engineering, optical science, imaging science, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in optical design, integration, and testing.
• Experience with optical metamaterials, photonic integrated circuits, and/or coherent optics is a plus.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical and electro-optic subsystems, balancing performance, SWaP, and cost.
• Support engineering, integration, and verification of advanced electro-optic prototype systems and testbeds; develop test strategies and metrics.
• Conceive and champion innovative optical imaging concepts through IR&D efforts and technology trade studies.
• Support field integration and testing activities of developed systems.

Skills

Optical design

Laboratory testing

System integration

Team collaboration

Clearance eligibility

Education

Ph.D. in optical engineering, optical science, imaging science, or related degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to lead optical subsystem design and verification. You will work within the Imaging Systems Group on multi-disciplinary projects, delivering high-performance imaging and sensing solutions.

You will contribute to testbed development, performance metrics, and mature system designs while pursuing innovative IR&D initiatives and field testing activities.