Signal Processing Engineer: Sensor Fusion & Tracking

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 LLC seeks a Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced sensing, tracking, and data fusion capabilities for next-generation defense systems. You will design algorithms, build models, and collaborate across disciplines to advance rapid, actionable insights from multi-sensor data.

You will analyze system characteristics, explore new architectures, and prototype innovative solutions for both kinetic and non-kinetic engagements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years in developing and implementing sensor data processing, sensor data association, or target tracking algorithms.
• Strong foundation in statistical or adaptive signal processing.
• Demonstrated analytical and applied mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages for algorithm development or data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and results.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with potential for Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate algorithms for sensor data processing, target tracking, and multi-sensor information fusion.
• Investigate new approaches for integrating information from various sensors and other sources to support kinetic and non-kinetic engagements.
• Develop and use modeling and simulation tools to assess algorithm performance and explore new system concepts.
• Analyze sensor and system characteristics to understand their impact on tracking, data fusion, and overall system performance.
• Conduct technical studies to evaluate alternative algorithms, architectures, and system designs and identify opportunities for performance improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, prototype, and demonstrate innovative algorithms and integrated system capabilities for future defense applications.

Skills

Sensor data processing

Target tracking

Sensor fusion

Statistical signal processing

Communication of technical ideas

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC seeks a Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced sensing, tracking, and data fusion capabilities for next-generation defense systems. You will design algorithms, build models, and collaborate across disciplines to advance rapid, actionable insights from multi-sensor data.

You will analyze system characteristics, explore new architectures, and prototype innovative solutions for both kinetic and non-kinetic engagements.