Job Description

Are you passionate about developing novel fabrication, characterization and sensing technologies for the nation’s hardest challenges?

Do you enjoy solving unusual problems with diverse, multidisciplinary teams?

If so, we’re looking for some like you to join our team at APL!

The Experimental & Computational Physics Group is seeking a Devices & Sensors engineer to enable groundbreaking new technologies for government applications! You will work with a growing, multidisciplinary team to craft, build, characterize, and evaluate methods for sophisticated sensing and computing modalities.

As a Devices & Sensors Engineer, your primary responsibility will be developing methods for fabricating electronic and optoelectronic systems for emerging applications. Additionally, you will...

• Craft experiments, collect data, and report findings to internal technical teams.

• Support existing programs through day-to-day operations of various cryogenic systems and experiments.

• Share high-quality ideas and insights into existing problems, leading to novel solutions adaptable to APL and sponsor needs.

• Collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers to develop innovative device or system prototypes

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

• Hold a Masters' Degree in Materials Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Have 5+ years of experience developing or evaluating devices, sensors, or systems thereof.
• Have a strong desire to work in an interdisciplinary, applied science environment.
• 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.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+polygraph 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.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you meet any combination or subset of…

• Are familiar with printed electronics technologies and materials, optical materials and waveguide characterization methods, and/or the design tools and production processes used in the fabrication and packaging of microelectronics
• Have experience using, designing, building, servicing cryogenic equipment including dilution refrigerators
• Have data analysis experience
• Feel comfortable coding in python coding, either for experiment/characterization automation or data analysis
• Have experience modeling physical systems, both with either commercial packages or custom-built code
• Hold an active TS/SCI+poly security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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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