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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 5 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Physicist/Mathematician/Engineer- Senior Navigation Analysts

Laurel, Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. The Senior Navigation Analyst will apply mathematical and physics-based models to address navigation challenges for the US Navy, ensuring reliable navigation solutions for critical missions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Become a Subject Matter Expert on the mathematical theory and physics behind cutting-edge navigation systems that must operate in extremely demanding conditions in support of the most crucial missions of the US military

Apply this knowledge to model the errors in various navigation systems and be part of a team determining their impact on tactical and strategic mission objectives as we also investigate methods to mitigate their influence

Assess the fidelity of the navigation systems being studied and communicate conclusions/recommendations to decision-makers

Join a highly talented and motivated team of mathematicians, engineers and physicists focused on navigation analysis with many opportunities to collaborate with other innovative experts from a variety of technical fields

Qualification

Mathematical modelingPhysics-based modelingNavigation systemsMATLABPythonCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Are an expert in developing and using mathematical or physics based models describing a complex system

Are willing and able to travel occasionally to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites to present results

Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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 experience with a high-level programming language like MATLAB or Python

Have an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

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