2027 Graduate - Associate Electro-optic Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated individual with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline to join our Optics and Photonics Group. This role offers the opportunity to engage in both software-based data analysis and hands-on laboratory experimentation, contributing to cutting-edge research and development projects that address our nation’s critical challenges.

As a member of our team, you will support projects as an individual technical contributor, collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, and document your work in technical reports, presentations, conference proceedings, and journal articles.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling and simulation capabilities using software tools.
• Set up experiments and collect data in optical laboratories.
• Perform data analysis and interpret results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems for sponsors.
• Document work in formal and informal technical reports, including presentations, conference proceedings, and journal articles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in exploring a career in one or more of the following areas: Optical Imaging Systems, Optical System Design, Optical System Analysis and Test, or Prototyping of Advanced Optical Systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site at APL and travel occasionally in support of meetings, workshops, reviews with government sponsors, contractors, vendors, and field tests.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We foster a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where creativity and bold ideas thrive. 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.

Pay

Annual salary range: $85,000 – $165,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level, with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, locality allowances, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Education assistance and training/development opportunities.