Senior Sensor Fusion & Tracking Engineer

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to tackle command and control challenges for sensor integration, information fusion, and distributed kill chains. You will help develop algorithms and validate them on simulations and live tests, contributing to warfighter capabilities and fleet readiness.

Join a team committed to learning, innovation, and collaboration with Navy personnel, sailors, and other warfighters.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of experience in tracking, filtering, and sensor fusion.
• Proficient with C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
• Comfortable applying mathematics, especially probability and statistics.
• Like to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.
• Active Top Secret or above security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve algorithms underpinning sensor data fusion, combat planning, management, and optimization decisions, and weapon system employment.
• Simulate scenarios to assess system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Parse warfighter needs in conjunction with scholarly literature to prototype tactical algorithms.
• Analyze data from live test events to directly inform engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with cross disciplinary teams and share your work both externally and internally.
• Have opportunities to visit Navy ships and to work with sailors, officers, and other warfighters.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Probability

Teamwork

Communication

Security clearance

Education

BS in Engineering/CS/Physics/Applied Math or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to tackle command and control challenges for sensor integration, information fusion, and distributed kill chains. You will help develop algorithms and validate them on simulations and live tests, contributing to warfighter capabilities and fleet readiness.

Join a team committed to learning, innovation, and collaboration with Navy personnel, sailors, and other warfighters.