Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySenior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeBuild and maintain version-controlled GDS/layout databases with Python-based automation for parametric layout generation, fracturing, and design rule checking, and develop data-analysis pipelines linking design, fabrication, and metrology data for CD, overlay, and yield trends. The role is predominantly fabrication-focused, with a majority of working hours spent in a cleanroom or laboratory environment, including the cleanroom at JHU-APL in Laurel, MD and other multi-user facilities within a 20 min to 1 hr drive.
RF Communications Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryRF Communications EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL 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.
NewRadio Frequency Processing / Sensor Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryRadio Frequency Processing / Sensor EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe are seeking a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of radio frequency sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. 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.
Electromagnetic Modeling & Simulation Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryElectromagnetic Modeling & Simulation EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL 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.
Multi-Sensor Tracking Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryMulti-Sensor Tracking EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL 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. Have experience with one or more tracking topics such as data association, multi-target tracking, Kalman or nonlinear filtering, track initiation and maintenance, or multi-sensor data fusion.
Sr. Radar Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySr. Radar Systems EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeIdentify emergent phenomenology, troubleshoot problems affecting sensor performance, and work with a broad network of experts—including prime contractors, government labs, RF‑propagation and meteorology specialists, software developers, combat‑system engineers, and physicists—to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborative Culture: Join a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team of sensor engineers, RF‑propagation and meteorology specialists, software developers, combat‑system engineers, and physicists—all focused on solving complex, mission‑critical problems.
Digital Signal Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryDigital Signal Processing EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will work with engineers and scientists to develop new concepts for software defined radios and payloads for space RF and optical systems for communications, PNT, remote sensing, and ISR&T applications. Are willing and able to accommodate flexible hours for spacecraft level testing activities for short periods of time, infrequent travel to customer or sponsor locations as well as spacecraft integration and test sites.
Combat Systems Cyber Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryCombat Systems Cyber EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timePossess a BS degree, ideally in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, are Submarine Warfare qualified, and have extensive relevant experience with detailed operational employment of submarines and their systems, to incldue offensive or defensive cyber operations. Coordinate with system developers, Navy labs, and other University-affiliated research centers to plan and execute cyber resiliency test, ensuring cyber test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance, and data required to execute analysis are mission-relevant and comprehensive.
Image Processing / Sensor Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryImage Processing / Sensor EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe are seeking a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of infrared and optical sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. 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.
Modeling & Simulation Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryModeling & Simulation EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will develop and prototype algorithms for new capabilities and integrate them with simulation tools to support concept exploration and provide future advanced capabilities to improve the performance of integrated air and missile defense 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.
Principal ELINT Processing Engineer HawkEye 360Principal ELINT Processing EngineerHerndon, Virginia$170,000–$220,000 / yearThis senior technical role requires an exceptional combination of deep ELINT domain expertise, software systems integration experience, and proven leadership in driving complex development efforts. ELINT Systems Leadership : Serve as the principal technical authority on ELINT processing systems, providing strategic direction for system architecture, algorithm development, and capability enhancements.
Orbit Determination and Mission Design Engineer II Blue OriginOrbit Determination and Mission Design Engineer IIReston, Virginia$107,136–$149,990.40 / yearand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
MK1 Hardware/Software Systems Engineer Blue OriginMK1 Hardware/Software Systems EngineerWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Reflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave Blue OriginReflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWaveBay Area, Washingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Software Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts) Blue OriginSoftware Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)Washingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
NewSenior Power Electronics Engineer – Power Distribution - TeraWave Blue OriginSenior Power Electronics Engineer – Power Distribution - TeraWaveWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Lead circuit design for the Dual Voltage Distribution Box, including solid-state power controllers (SSPCs), relay-based switching, overcurrent protection, in-rush current limiting, and fault isolation across both voltage domains of the spacecraft power bus.
Avionics Testbed Development Engineer – Lunar Vehicles Blue OriginAvionics Testbed Development Engineer – Lunar VehiclesWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Lidar and Camera Development Engineer - Lunar Avionics Blue OriginLidar and Camera Development Engineer - Lunar AvionicsWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. As part of a hardworking team, the Lidar and Camera Development Engineer will be a member of the Optical Systems group within Lunar Avionics, working within a tightly knit group that is developing advanced lidar and camera systems across Blue Origin’s Lunar vehicles.
NewSenior Optical Manufacturing Engineer | A Shift Blue OriginSenior Optical Manufacturing Engineer | A ShiftWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. You will lead the development of the manufacturing build flow for these instruments, including establishing the necessary tests and equipment to be employed during the receipt of subcomponents (laser, lenses, etc.), the precision build of subassemblies, the alignment of optics, the calibration of image sensors, and more.
NewSoftware-in-the-Loop Test Engineer II Blue OriginSoftware-in-the-Loop Test Engineer IIWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.