Space Systems Scientist (PhD) - Algorithms & Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking engineers, mathematicians, or scientists to design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms. You will join a team that balances independent work with collaboration on space-based projects, applying photonics, sensors, and autonomous operations.

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, math, CS, EE, aerospace, or computational sciences, be willing to travel, and, ultimately, obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Expert in an area of research applicable to space-control technologies.
• Able to travel to sponsor locations and obtain security clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C

C++

Matlab

Python

Algorithm design

Education

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences

Tools

Systems Tool Kit

Astrogator

PTC Creo

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking engineers, mathematicians, or scientists to design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms. You will join a team that balances independent work with collaboration on space-based projects, applying photonics, sensors, and autonomous operations.

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, math, CS, EE, aerospace, or computational sciences, be willing to travel, and, ultimately, obtain TS/SCI clearance.