Space Tech PhD: Algorithms & Systems Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore-Washington metro area is seeking a driven engineer, scientist, or mathematician to help design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms. You'll join a team that balances independent work with collaboration on diverse space-based projects.

Candidates with a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or computational sciences are invited to apply and may

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, CS, EE, aerospace, computational sciences or related field.
• Expertise applicable to space control technologies or algorithms.
• Willingness to travel to sponsor locations and pursue security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Researching, designing, developing, and testing space components.
• Characterizing performance of space systems, sensors and constellations.
• Developing algorithms to improve and assess space systems.

Skills

C

C++

Matlab

Python

Algorithms

Education

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

Tools

Systems Tool Kit

Astrogator

PTC Creo

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore-Washington metro area is seeking a driven engineer, scientist, or mathematician to help design, develop, and assess space technologies and algorithms. You'll join a team that balances independent work with collaboration on diverse space-based projects.

Candidates with a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or computational sciences are invited to apply and may