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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 week ago

Geophysicist/Geodesist

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies for national defense and security. They are seeking a Geophysicist/Geodesist to analyze geophysical data, develop innovative navigation solutions for the US Navy, and collaborate with various teams to enhance navigation systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze current and potential future geophysical data products (bathymetry, gravity, magnetic, geodetic, etc.) for their accuracy and applicability to US Navy platforms

Become the subject matter expert on all geophysical data products used by the US Navy, including how they could be leveraged more effectively in the future

Provide advice and technical recommendations on geophysical sensors and data issues affecting various US Navy platforms

Advise US Navy sponsors on current and emerging geophysical navigation solutions, including both surface and subsurface fleets

Develop error models for geophysical data sources, including gravity, bathymetry, and magnetic data to determine how those errors impact the mission of different US Navy platforms

Develop production-level software tools to be used in geophysical data analysis

Apply cutting-edge analytics and machine learning techniques to geophysical data

Evaluate current geophysical-aided navigation techniques

Develop innovative algorithms for integrating geophysical data into surface and subsurface navigation (both pre-launch and in-flight) systems

Develop and/or sustain geodesy and gravity modeling technology and tools, including the development of geophysical analysis capabilities

Collaborate with Laboratory, contractors, and sponsor teams on matters related to geophysical data (including maintenance and modernization) to address critical sponsor needs

Survey current academic and industry research for state of-the-art capabilities in new geophysical sensors to promote innovative ideas to benefit the country

Qualification

GeophysicsGeodesySignal ProcessingProgrammingMachine LearningData ScienceError ModelingResearchLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Possess a M.S. degree in Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, or related technical field

Have an understanding of and interest in geophysical data sources and how they are used in real world applications

Have experience in exploration geophysics, geodesy, and signal processing, with a strong background in physics and math

Possess the ability to lead development/research projects

Have strong programming experience

Are able to do some limited travel (up to 10%)

Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret 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

Preferred

Possess a PhD degree in Geophysics, Geodesy, Physics, or a related field

Have experience developing geophysical-aided navigation algorithms

Have experience with geodesy and gravity error modeling and analysis, including the development of tools to perform the analysis

Have expertise with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc

Have experience with data science and machine learning

Have an Active, current Department of Defense security clearance

Benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

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

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942