Sensor Fusion & Tracking Engineer - Defense Systems

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks engineers to enhance command and control challenges related to sensor fusion and information integration for naval systems. You will work on distributed kill chains and tactical algorithms to support warfighter decisions.

You will simulate, analyze, and prototype solutions, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and gaining exposure to shipboard environments. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of experience in tracking, filtering, and sensor fusion or related field.
• Proficient with C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Comfort with applying mathematics, especially probability and statistics.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong 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.
• Simulate scenarios to assess system performance and identify improvements.
• Parse warfighter needs and literature to prototype tactical algorithms.
• Analyze data from live test events to inform engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and share work externally and internally.
• Opportunity to visit Navy ships and work with sailors and warfighters.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

MATLAB

Statistics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physics/Applied Math

Tools

Sensor fusion tools

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks engineers to enhance command and control challenges related to sensor fusion and information integration for naval systems. You will work on distributed kill chains and tactical algorithms to support warfighter decisions.

You will simulate, analyze, and prototype solutions, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and gaining exposure to shipboard environments. A security clearance is required.