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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 5 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Engineering/Mathematician - Simulation & Analysis

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$105K/yr - $245K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges in national security and defense. They are seeking innovative PhD graduates in Engineering or Mathematics to conduct modeling and analysis to improve defensive capabilities for the U.S. armed forces.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be contributing to the development and assessment of Missile Defense systems

You will model, analyze, and perform assessments of fielded systems and find opportunities for improvement, propose and develop innovative concepts/algorithms to improve capabilities, and conduct analysis to assess potential future systems performance

You will often conduct parametric analyses using high performance computing capabilities

You will sometimes develop prototype capabilities and work with real-world systems to transition ideas to fielded capabilities

You will develop presentations to effectively communicate technical recommendations to APL leadership, government sponsors, and the engineering community

Qualification

PhD in Engineering/MathematicsMATLAB proficiencyProgrammingAnalysisFundamental math knowledgeFundamental physics knowledgeTechnical writingPresentation skillsDomain knowledge of Navy systemsDomain knowledge of Missile DefenseDomain knowledge of Space Force systemsSecurity clearance eligibility

Required

Have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or similar program

Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of programming and analysis, technical writing and presentation, as well as fundamental math and physics knowledge

Have proficiency in using MATLAB to conduct analysis, conduct algorithm development, and/or create visualizations of data

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 direct experience with or domain knowledge of Navy, Missile Defense Agency, or Space Force systems

Have a final Secret or Top Secret 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