Senior Systems Designer

3 days ago


Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Designer to join our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). The successful candidate will have expertise in electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) sensing and will be responsible for designing and modeling performance of current- and next-generation optical sensors.

Responsibilities include:

  • Design and model performance of current- and next-generation optical sensors for passive and active sensing in constrained environments.
  • Understand how individual EO/IR sensor performance affects a larger system of sensors.
  • Develop hardware and sensor testbeds to validate and advance optical systems with various applications in remote sensing and multi-domain surveillance and targeting.
  • Collaborate on the development and analysis of multi-spectral sensor systems (RF and EO/IR).

What We Offer: APL provides eligible staff with a 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.



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