Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about the future of physics?

 

Do you enjoy coming up with innovative solutions to complex and unusual technical problems?

 

Do you like contributing to a highly-collaborative team environment and learning from some of the top experts in their fields?

 

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

 

The Experimental & Computational Physics Group is seeking outstanding staff members to join our growing, multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists to solve mission-relevant challenges.

 

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...

• Possess a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Have a strong desire to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, applied science environment.
• Are willing to occasionally travel to sponsor sites, conferences and workshops.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and need to meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have data analysis, physics simulation, or other coding experience.
• Have experience working in a laboratory setting and performing research involving electronics, lasers, cryogenics, RF devices, quantum information, microelectronics, fiber optics, or materials science.
• Have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance.

Why Work at APL?

 

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

 

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

 

About Us

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.

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