2026 Graduate - Space Systems Scientist/Engineer - Space Algorithms and Technologies
About the role
We are seeking a driven engineer, mathematician, or scientist to help us continue designing, developing and assessing the various space technologies and algorithms. You'll be joining a hardworking team who balances independent work and team work on a variety of space-based projects.
Responsibilities
- Researching, designing, developing, and testing space components
- Characterizing the performance of current, proposed and future space systems, sensors (EO/IR, radar, etc.) and constellations
- Developing algorithms to improve and assess performance of space systems
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Sciences or a related technical field
- Be skilled in technologies or algorithms related to space control applications
- Be willing and able to occasionally travel to sponsor locations
- Be able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance
Qualifications
- You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have experience adapting new technologies or algorithms to space-based applications
- Have prior work experience in the space industry
- Have an active TS/SCI clearance
Skills
Our multidisplinary staff heavily leverages programming and modeling skills. We also run a photonics lab where we develop sensor hardware for spacecraft payloads.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Pay
Minimum Rate $85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate $165,000 Annually
Schedule
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.
Contact
For more information, visit https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.