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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 month ago

Electromagnetic Computational Scientist

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

1+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, and scientific challenges. They are seeking an Electromagnetic Computational Scientist to develop and apply computational models and simulations for designing novel electromagnetic devices, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to drive research from simulation to real-world deployment.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop custom numerical models, create optimization algorithms, and/or use commercial tools to predict complex phenomena and design advanced devices

Work closely with engineers and experimentalists to build prototypes and validate models against experimental data

Develop design methodologies that leverage emerging fabrication technologies such as grayscale lithography and additive manufacturing

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and technicians to gain deeper insights into sensors, devices, and underlying physical phenomena

Help develop research and development ideas that explore emerging technologies for APL’s sponsors

Contribute to technical publications, conference presentations, and other forms of research dissemination

Qualification

ElectromagneticsPhysics-based simulationsProgramming MATLABProgramming PythonOptimization algorithmsFull-wave simulation softwareHigh-performance computingDevice physicsTeam collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communicationSelf-motivation

Required

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with at least one year of experience

Are proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB or Python, as well as related packages for plotting and data handling

Have a foundational understanding of electromagnetics and optics

Have experience building physics-based simulations

Are self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to solve challenging problems with real-world impact

Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Have experience working in a team-based research environment

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Hold a Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Have a strong background in electromagnetics or optics, especially as related to devices such as metasurfaces, sensors, and integrated photonics

Possess a foundational understanding of electronics, materials science, and device physics

Have experience using full-wave electromagnetic simulation software such as CST, HFSS, Lumerical, or MEEP/MPB, or multiphysics software such as COMSOL

Have implemented advanced optimization algorithms (e.g., inverse design, adjoint optimization, machine learning-driven design) or developed custom numerical methods (e.g., PDE solvers)

Have experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments and developing scripted workflows for simulation or design automation

Have experience designing chip layouts or preparing masks for fabricating circuits or nanostructures

Have laboratory experience, including fabrication, test setup construction, and characterization

Have contributed to technical publications, conference presentations, or research proposals

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees