Research Physicist

3 weeks ago


Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Title: Research Physicist

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team in designing, prototyping, and characterizing novel metasurfaces and intelligent structures for manipulating RF fields.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with the team to oversee the design, prototyping, and fabrication of novel metasurfaces and intelligent structures.
  • Perform anechoic chamber measurements and devise RF testbeds to characterize the performance of electromagnetic prototypes.
  • Analyze data and propose design refinements.
  • Advance independent research and development ideas.
Requirements:
  • Hold a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in using full-wave electromagnetic simulation packages such as CST, HFSS, or COMSOL.
  • Working experience or interest in configuring and operating typical RF hardware equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNAs), antennas, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Ability to write scientific programs in MATLAB or PYTHON.
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret level clearance.
Benefits:

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory offers competitive salaries and benefits, including education assistance, retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas.

Estimated salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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