Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Electro-Optical Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $100K — $290K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, optics, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience with analysis, design, development, or testing of electro-optical instruments or sensors.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting physical measurements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
  • Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of electro-optical sensors and systems.
  • Design, simulate, analyze, prototype, and test optical systems and sensors.
  • Develop new test capabilities for evaluating optical system performance.
  • Refine tools, techniques, models, simulations, algorithms, and software for testing.
  • Maintain optical test equipment for electro-optical systems.
  • Collaborate with project management and peers to address critical defense challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Generous retirement plans and options.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Impactful projects that contribute to national security.
Full Job Description
Description

JHU/APL is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to be a part of a team of scientists and engineers that conceives, designs, builds, and tests complex electro-optical systems.

As an Electro-Optical Engineer, you will:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of electro-optical sensors and systems
  • Design, simulate, analyze, prototype, and test optical systems and sensors at the component, subsystem, and system levels
  • Develop new test capabilities that will assess the performance of both new and fielded optical systems
  • Develop and refine tools, techniques, models, simulations, algorithms, and software for the testing and evaluation of electro-optic systems
  • Develop and maintain optical test equipment for electro-optical seeker and sensor systems
  • Work with project and program management and with peers across the organization to ensure that test results provide critical contributions to the most critical challenges the nation faces in air and missile defense.

Qualifications

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

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, optics, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
  • Experience in analysis, design, development, or testing of electro-optical instruments or sensors
  • Proficiency in data analysis and the interpretation of physical measurements as real-world phenomena
  • Demonstrated strengths in understanding and solving sophisticated technical problems.
  • Ability to speak and write for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge
  • Availability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.
  • An active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI. If selected, you will be subject to a government security 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...

  • An MS or PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience in system-level requirement analysis, engineering, and evaluation of electro-optical sensors, systems, and subsystems
  • Experience with visible and infrared detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, Type II SLS, etc.)
  • Ability to perform radiometric/photometric modeling of electro-optical sensor systems in both the visible and the infrared spectrum
  • Interdisciplinary familiarity of systems including optical, electro-optical, electrical, software, and mechanical engineering
  • Experience in system engineering and project management.
  • Experience with integrated software/hardware systems.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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