Description
Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems?Are you a curious and active learner who just want to know why? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!We are seeking a PhD 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 multidisciplined teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...- Graduating with a PhD by starting date in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
- Are knowledgeable or have research 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.
- Are able to obtain a Secret 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...- Have experience with imaging seekers or missile systems
Minimum Rate
$105,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$245,000 Annually
