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Applied Physics Jobs in the United States

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Laurel, MD6 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

Are an established user of relevant of EDL modeling and analysis tools, such as Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories (POST2), Fully Implicit Ablation and Thermal response program (FIAT), CHarring Ablator Response (CHAR), Langley Aerothermodynamic Upwind Relaxation Algorithm (LAURA), Data-Parallel Line Relaxation (DPLR), High-Altitude Radiation Algorithm (HARA), and/or Nonequilibrium Radiative Transport and Spectra Program (NEQAIR). Do you have experience leading Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) flight systems, and are willing to share that knowledge with a multifaceted team of world-class engineers dedicated to develop, test, launch, and operate one of the most ambitious missions ever developed for NASA?.

Laurel, MD14 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

The Electro Optical Seeker and Infrared Systems group (A1F) of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of complete embedded systems, custom electronics hardware, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and sophisticated HWIL test systems. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including foreign materiel, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

The Solar & Space Physics Group (SRP) of the Space Exploration Sector has a broad and active research program that spans data analysis, theory, and modeling of planetary magnetospheres, heliospheric science, and solar physics, as well as applications to space weather and national security. We are seeking a senior Space Plasma Physicist to join an existing numerical simulation and modeling team to conduct basic scientific research on radiation belts of Earth and other solar system planets, as well as leveraging these tools and understanding for multiple national security applications.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

Possess a M.S. degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, chemistry, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years-experience working in the area of numerical modeling of optical systems OR a B.S. degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience working with numerical modeling tools. As a member of the High Energy Laser Systems & Technologies section in the Optics and Photonics Group, your work will help inform decision makers in the defense community to help solve some of our nation’s most critical challenges related to high power lasers and laser weapon systems.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$125,000–$290,000

This individual will be instrumental in strengthening the Branch’s technical excellence, advancing strategic core competencies, and mentoring high-performing staff to develop and deliver innovative, mission-relevant capabilities aligned with AMDS strategic intent. The successful candidate will be a highly respected member of the DOW community with demonstrated technical depth, systems engineering rigor, and the ability to lead complex, high-impact engineering efforts.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field with at least seven years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study with at least three years of relevant experience. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to the development and evaluation of quantum error correcting codes (QECCs), working closely with theorists and experimentalists to bridge knowledge gaps and address practical limitations of quantum error correction on current and future hardware platforms. You will join our hardworking team of quantum scientists who are passionate about building new and exciting solutions to expand the state-of-the-art in quantum science.

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Laurel, MD6 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

By leveraging Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and novel alloy design, you will create components that are lighter, stronger, and more heat-resistant than legacy hardware, directly impacting the kinematic reach and lethality of US defense systems. With a focus on advanced propulsion, next generation interceptors and structural integrity, we are seeking a subject matter expert in Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing (AM) to revolutionize the production of aerospace propulsion and structural systems.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$85,000–$195,000

You will work in a teamed environment to analyze live tactical sensor data; identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements; compare to physics-based simulations that provide unprecedented realism and new levels of understanding of system performance in operationally realistic environments in the presence of the world's most challenging threats. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$105,000–$245,000

Collaborate with our software development teams on improving our customized tools, including designing efficient representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

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Laurel, MD6 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

Have used analysis tools like the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) for conducting mission-level survivability and effectiveness analysis with electronic attack elements for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems. We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on electronic attack systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun! We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products.

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Laurel, MD6 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective joint, integrated, theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (land, sea, air, space). Have experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain analysis, integrated fire control concepts.

Laurel, MD22 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

Our engineers and analysts apply a wide-range of disciplines such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments. Have domain knowledge in ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community; Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2, and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems, weapon platforms and systems, and communications networks.

Laurel, MD30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. + 10+ years of solid experience owning the design, development, deployment and test of maritime sensor or systems, such as moored and towed underwater systems, buoys, towed arrays, UUV and ROVs.

Laurel, MD30+ days ago

We work on a variety of systems including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), submarines, boats, ships, and more. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, MD30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated second shift CNC Machinist to join our team!

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

You will participate as a systems engineer on various projects, studies, and technical working groups focusing on requirements development, analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, test planning and execution, system evaluation, and risk assessments across the program lifecycle. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland17 days ago

We are seeking a Flight Systems Engineer to develop and integrate algorithms, concepts, and system-level approaches for end-to-end mission planning of current and future conventional and nuclear strategic systems. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

We strive to foster an innovative and collaborative team environment where engineers can hack the latest technologies to find and exploit vulnerabilities to solve the hardest national security challenges and have real-world impact. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, Maryland18 days ago

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking an Electrician to support installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of building wiring systems, electrical distribution equipment, and components across our enterprise. Install, repair, and replace various electrical fixtures and equipment, inspect systems for malfunctions or defects and test completed work to ensure proper performance and compliance with the National Electrical Code.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Your primary responsibility will be operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting low-pressure steam and hot water boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment to ensure safe and continuous utilities service across campus. We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Boiler Maintenance Technician to help us ensure the reliable operation of APL’s low-pressure steam and hot water heating equipment.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Our team works across a broad range of disciplines including machine perception, autonomous decision-making, data fusion, control systems, and mechanical design with applications across Uncrewed Air, Sea Surface, and Underwater vehicles. If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and wish to work on some of the most challenging technical problems in robotics, we’d love to have you join our team!

Laurel, Maryland24 days ago

You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers who cultivate a fast-paced collaborative development environment to build perception, navigation, and decision-making algorithms; integrate them into complex systems; and test the software in the real world on robotic platforms. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another engineering field and want to study the survivability of missile systems, we'd love to have you join our team! Our team conducts high fidelity physics-based modeling while collaborating with authorities in other fields including: GN&C, RF / IR Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Software Development, Systems Engineering and more!

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Have technical knowledge of key missile/reentry subject areas such as flight/ground testing, aerodynamic performance, flight dynamics, guidance, flight control, and propulsion. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

The Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare, advance space exploration, and address critical challenges facing the nation. Current research areas include advanced robotic control, robot perception & reasoning, generative AI for robotic applications, novel robotic systems, human-robot teaming, multi-agent coordination, and safe/assured autonomy behaviors.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers and scientists, as a thought leader, to innovate and drive system performance forward, and to provide ideas that elevate our group’s level of performance and expertise in our role of trusted advisor to the government. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Have a high level of proficiency with at least two of the following software tools: parametric CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, NX), stl editing software (e.g., Magics, Netfabb, Meshmixer), or build preparation software (e.g., EOSPrint, QuantAM). As a member of our team, you'll build hardware that explores other planets and interstellar space through various NASA missions as well as building critical prototype hardware for our nation's national security and national health interests.

Laurel, Maryland8 days ago

In doing so, you will maintain regular communications with APL’s program and project managers, line-side leaders and organizations in Laurel, and fellow members of the APL on-site technical team to increase awareness of Sentinel activities, developments, decisions, areas of concern, and opportunities where APL can help the Sentinel program. You will interface directly with the sponsor to understand their needs, and work with APL’s Sentinel key leaders and fellow members of APL’s on-site technical team to recommend, support, and execute work in support of the Sentinel Program Office’s desire to “own the technical baseline.”.

Hill AFB, Utah30+ days ago

You will interface directly with the sponsor to understand their needs, and work with APL’s Sentinel key leaders, System Definition and Validation Group (KBY) and other line-side key leaders, and fellow members of KBY’s on-site technical team to recommend, support, and execute APL work in support of the Sentinel Program Office’s desire to “own the technical baseline”. In doing so, you will maintain regular communications with APL’s program and project managers, line-side leaders and organizations, and fellow members of the KBY on-site technical team to increase awareness of Sentinel activities, developments, decisions, areas of concern, and opportunities where APL can help the Sentinel program.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

REDD’s goal is to accelerate innovation and work collaboratively with the APL Sectors and Mission Areas to realize technology breakthroughs and transitions that solve mission-critical problems in national security, space, and biological sciences. As a Financial Analyst in our Department Operations Group, you’ll play a critical role in managing elements of our overhead portfolio and provide strategic analysis that enables REDD’s leadership team to make game-changing decisions.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

We seek to drive technology advances in a variety of applications including remote sensing, microwave and millimeter-wave photonics, optical communications, optical system design, high energy laser systems, applied spectroscopy, optical materials characterization, and advanced photonic technologies. Are an expert in one of the following areas: Remote Sensing, Microwave and Millimeter Wave Photonics, Optical Communications, Optical System Design, High Energy Laser systems and technologies, Applied Spectroscopy, Optical Materials Characterization, or Advanced Photonics.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Serve as the Lab’s focal point and thought leader for nuclear surety engineering with emphasis on leveraging and implementing systems engineering principles to enhance strategic systems nuclear surety design and modifications. Description: Are you interested in applying technical leadership, innovation, system engineering skills, and specialty nuclear surety expertise toward the difficult critical challenges of ensuring the safety and security of this nation’s most critical defense systems? .

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineering for incoming printed circuit boards including rigid, rigid-flex, and flexible circuits, as well as developing processing flows for the fabrication area using CAM software. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Have experience in the development of related documents that define processes, solutions, requirements, and specifications for government agencies (military, federal departments/agencies, state, and local) and public organizations to collaborate and achieve greater cybersecurity. Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams.

Laurel, Maryland19 days ago

If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics and want to collaborate with our team to analyze, develop, and prototype hypersonic and reentry systems, we’d love to have you join us! Can work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of APL staff, government sponsors, military personnel, and industry partners with varying experience levels and backgrounds.

Laurel, Maryland19 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and analytical candidate with operational submarine experience to help us assess the performance and influence the capability development of the Navy’s Submarine Advanced Processor Build (APB) state-of-the-art tactical capabilities. The Signal and Systems Analysis Group (KTA) provides data-driven design and analytical assessments of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system performance with operator in-the-loop to advance the warfighting capabilities of current and future systems.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

To address these emerging national challenges, we design and develop scalable software systems that leverage data science, visualization, large language models, and artificial intelligence across various domains, including social media analysis, healthcare, cybersecurity, and signal & image processing. Dive into exciting projects and apply your skills in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, DevOps, Signal and Image Processing, and Mathematics.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

We collaborate with other groups across the lab in nearly all we do, and regularly work with subject matter experts in external academic and defense communities - to consult, to employ state-of-the-art testing capabilities and to partner in developing new hardware technologies and software methodologies. Are an expert in one of the following areas: aerodynamics and fluid analysis, thermal/fluid modeling, heat transfer, thermochemistry, combustion, hypersonic thermal design, infrared scenes, signatures and related software development.

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Applied Physics Jobs in the United States

Dragonfly Entry and Descent Subject Matter Expert Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Senior Reverse Engineer / Cyber Capability Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Radiation Belt Theory & Modeling Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

High Energy Laser Scientist / Modeler Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Reverse Engineer for RF Systems Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

A4 Non-Kinetic Warfare Branch Chief Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Quantum Error Correction Scientist Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Additive Manufacturing & Metallurgical Lead Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Radar Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Senior AFSIM Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Signal Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Signal Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Electronic Attack Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Long Range Networked Fires Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Senior Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 Applications Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Ocean Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2025 PhD Graduate - Ocean Engineer / Naval Architect Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

CNC Machinist 2nd Shift Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Oracle E-Business Suite Business/Systems Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

System Realization and Resilience Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Flight Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Blockchain Vulnerability Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Radar System Engineer - Maritime and Next-Generation Radars Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Autonomy Test and Evaluation Software Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Electrician Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Boiler Maintenance Technician Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics Group Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Software Engineer – Robotic Systems Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Weapon Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Missile Test and Evaluation Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Robotics Group Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

RF Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

On-Site Rad-Hard Electrical Engineer (Hill AFB, Utah) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

On-Site Missile Navigation Analyst (Hill AFB, Utah) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Financial Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Optics and Photonics Postdoctoral Fellow Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Quantum Error Correction Scientist Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Computer Aided Manufacturing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Cyber Researcher - Capabilities Development Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 Graduate – Hypersonic and Reentry System Development and Prototyping Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Submarine Combat System Test and Evaluation Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - AI/ML Data Scientist/Engineer - Analytic Capabilities Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

2026 PhD Graduate - Aerospace & Thermal Engineering Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

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