Sensor & Image Processing Engineer — IR/Optical Sensors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is looking for a Sensor and Signal Processing Engineer. The role involves developing and verifying advanced sensor systems and collaborating with sponsors and contractors. Candidates should hold a BS in electrical engineering or a related field, preferably with 2+ years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, offering various benefits like education assistance and a healthy work/life balance. Candidates must be eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals.
• Demonstrated experience in sponsor and contractor interactions.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Hold a Secret level security clearance by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements and perform trade studies of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors.
• Lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Signal processing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is looking for a Sensor and Signal Processing Engineer. The role involves developing and verifying advanced sensor systems and collaborating with sponsors and contractors. Candidates should hold a BS in electrical engineering or a related field, preferably with 2+ years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, offering various benefits like education assistance and a healthy work/life balance. Candidates must be eligible for a Secret security clearance.