Sensor Systems & Phenomenology Research Intern

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Physics for an intern role in the Sensor Engineering and Phenomenology Group. You will analyze live-fire data and build physics-based simulations in MATLAB, Java, C/C++, and Python.

You will apply machine learning and data science to challenging national security problems, learn RF propagation techniques, and communicate results to technical leads and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in EE, ECE, CS, Engineering Physics, or Physics.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Passion for programming and analysis; familiar with MATLAB or Python.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance on start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recorded data from live-fire tests to gain insights into system performance.
• Develop and apply MATLAB, Java, C/C++, and Python simulations.
• Apply machine learning, signal processing, and data science to defense problems.
• Develop instrumentation and algorithms for RF propagation analysis.
• Advance skills in signal processing, electromagnetics, software development, and meteorology.
• Present results to technical leads and managers and gather feedback.

Skills

GPA 3.0

Analytical mindset

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Physics for an intern role in the Sensor Engineering and Phenomenology Group. You will analyze live-fire data and build physics-based simulations in MATLAB, Java, C/C++, and Python.

You will apply machine learning and data science to challenging national security problems, learn RF propagation techniques, and communicate results to technical leads and