Space Algorithms & Systems Research Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, scientists, and researchers to design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms for national security in space. You will join a team balancing independent and collaborative work across photonics, sensors, and autonomous systems.

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, mathematics, CS, EE, aerospace engineering, or computational sciences and be capable of obtaining interim Top Secret clearance with potential

Qualifications

• Have a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences or a related technical field
• Are an expert in an area of research that can be applied to technologies or algorithms related to space control applications
• Are willing and able to occasionally travel to sponsor locations
• Are able to obtain Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Researching, designing, developing, and testing space components
• Characterizing the performance of current, proposed and future space systems, sensors (EO/IR, radar, etc.) and constellations.
• Developing algorithms to improve and assess performance of space systems.

Skills

C

C++

Matlab

Python

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Computational Sciences

Tools

Systems Tool Kit

Astrogator

PTC Creo

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers, scientists, and researchers to design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms for national security in space. You will join a team balancing independent and collaborative work across photonics, sensors, and autonomous systems.

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, mathematics, CS, EE, aerospace engineering, or computational sciences and be capable of obtaining interim Top Secret clearance with potential