Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 Graduate - Signal Processing/Computer Science/Algorithm Development/AI-ML

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
  • Eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance, U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Develop large-scale simulations of electromagnetic fields and radar systems
  • Optimize algorithms for use on high-performance computational clusters
  • Prototype new signal processing algorithms for military deployment
  • Leverage machine learning techniques to enhance capabilities
  • Analyze complex data sets using data science and machine learning
  • Gain in-depth understanding of electromagnetic phenomena for application

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with experts in engineering and science
  • Contribute to national defense through innovative technology
  • Access to cutting-edge computational resources
  • Engagement in challenging and complex problem-solving
  • Professional development and potential advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

Are you self-motivated and passionate about solving some of the most complex problems encountered in defending our nation?

Join our team of engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists recognized as experts in their field and contribute to the next generation of sensor algorithms to eliminate our adversaries' ability to evade detection.

  • Develop large scale simulations of electromagnetic fields and radar systems
  • Optimize algorithms to run on multi-million-dollar computational clusters
  • Prototype novel signal processing algorithms to be deployed by our military
  • Use machine learning techniques to augment current and future capabilities
  • Gain a deep understanding of electromagnetic phenomena to see how they can be used and exploited
  • Apply data science and machine learning to complex, large-scale datasets

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...

  • A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Math or related discipline
  • Strong problem solving/analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
  • Can collaborate effectively with colleagues from varied subject areas and experience levels
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret 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

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

  • A MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or Applied Math
  • Intern experience related to one or more of the areas described above

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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7,000 employees
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1942

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