Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2026 Graduate - Image and Video Processing Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field
  • Knowledgeable in simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments, or sensors
  • Proficient in programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%
  • Interim Secret level security clearance required, with eligibility for Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Derive requirements and perform trade studies for sensor systems
  • Analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems
  • Develop high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments
  • Implement and test algorithms for infrared and optical sensors
  • Collaborate with sponsors and contractors on missile defense challenges
  • Facilitate teamwork to solve complex problems in air and missile defense

Benefits

  • Creative and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to work on vital missile defense challenges
  • Potential for professional growth in advanced sensor technologies
  • Engagement in cutting-edge research and development
  • Involvement in a mission-driven organization focused on national defense
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of infrared and optical sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms. Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. We strive to cultivate an environment of creativity and collaboration and value finding sophisticated solutions to hard problems.

As a sensor and signal processing engineer...
  • Your primary responsibility will be to derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
  • You will develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
  • You will act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and will collaborate with other teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense.


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a BS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
  • Are knowledgeable in one or more of the following: simulating or analyzing infrared or visible signals, environments or sensors
  • Are proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C++, or Python.
  • Have practiced written and oral presentation skills
  • Have the willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.
  • Hold an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain clearance beyond Top Secret. 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Possess a MS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or a related field.
  • Have experience with imaging seekers or missile systems.


Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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