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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Advanced Sensor Technology Development

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, security, space, and science. They are seeking a PhD graduate to work on advanced sensor technologies, focusing on conceptual design, fabrication, and performance assessment of sensor systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conceptual design and analysis of sensor components, subsystems and systems

Fabrication and testing of experimental hardware

Developing advanced algorithms and techniques

Assessment of system-level performance improvements resulting from technology advancements

Qualification

In relevant fieldSignal processingRF systemsElectromagneticsMATLABPythonC/C++RF simulation toolsFirmware developmentMechanical engineeringReal-time softwareAdvanced electronics packagingThermal managementStructural designPlatform integrationResearch experienceScholarly publications

Required

Have a PhD degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Have in-depth understanding in one or more of the following fields: signal processing, RF systems, electromagnetics, communications, real-time software, firmware development, communications, or mechanical packaging/engineering

Are willing and able to travel up to 5% of the time to test sites or meetings

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance

Preferred

Have educational, intern, or research experience in the previously listed disciplines

Have experience with advanced sensors including phased arrays, digital arrays, electro-optical, infrared or experience with sensor technologies used in these systems

Have a record of scholarly publications in peer reviewed venues

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

http://jhuapl.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

Alice Bowman

Mission Operations Manager

Ashutosh Dutta

Chief 5G Strategist, Senior Scientist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Fellow, Director at JHU

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