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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 Graduate - Sensor Systems/Data Analytics

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. They are seeking a 2026 Graduate to join their multi-disciplinary team, focusing on the development and analysis of advanced sensor systems and data processing algorithms to enhance national security.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Application and analysis of novel signal and data processing algorithms for detection, tracking and characterization of sophisticated threats

Development, application, and analysis of advanced algorithms that intelligently fuse active, passive, multi-band and multi-static sensor data

Optimization of multi-sensor architectures by defining the sensor integration, tasking, and coordination required to obtain high-quality fused multi-domain (air, sea, land, and space) targeting information from multi-spectral and multi-mode sensor capabilities

Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sensing and in analysis of sensor data

Application of data science and statistical analysis to large, multi-dimensional datasets

Analysis and development of sensor signal processing, tracking, and data fusion algorithms using complex simulations of integrated sensor architectures in a high-performance computing environment

Qualification

Signal processingData fusion algorithmsArtificial intelligenceMachine learningData scienceStatistical analysisAnalytical skillsExcitement to learnCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Have a BS in Engineering, Math, Physics or a technical discipline related to the items described above

Strong analytical and communication skills

Excitement and capacity to learn the data fusion and tracking domain

Can collaborate effectively with colleagues of varying 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

Preferred

Have a MS in Engineering, Math, Physics or a technical discipline related to the items described above

Intern experience related to the items described above

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