• Analyze, evaluate, and test EO/IR seekers and sensors at the unit, subsystem, and system levels
• Develop and refine algorithms, tools, and simulations for analysis
• Support flight tests and related field operations and analyze the data from them
• Prepare and deliver to the Government reports that provide objective evidence for decision support
• Review requirements, designs, and specifications
• Analyze and work to improve the performance of special test equipment for EO/IR seeker and sensor systems
• Work with an inclusive, diverse team of developers and analysts, with project and program managers, and with peers across our organization to ensure that our assessments provide critical contributions to the most critical challenges the nation faces in air and missile defense.

• A BS degree in mathematics, physics, astronomy, optics, engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience in data analysis, evaluation, and testing applicable to electro-optic systems.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of physical and mathematical analytical techniques, and a flair for understanding and solving complex technical problems.
• Desire and ability to partner with government, industry, and academia to develop sophisticated systems crucial to the defense of the United States.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.