About the role#
The Oceanic, Atmospheric, and Remote Sensing Sciences Group at APL focuses on research that impacts how Navy platforms operate in marine environments. We are looking for a technical intern to contribute to research in remote sensing, physics-based signature modeling, signal processing, algorithm development, and experimental design. You will work alongside physicists and engineers on programs of national importance. Assignments are tailored to your academic background and technical interests, with the opportunity to take on more complex work as your skills grow.
What you'll do#
- Analyze remote-sensing and experimental data using scientific computing and signal-processing tools.
- Run and evaluate physics-based models, fluid-dynamics simulations, and related computational tools.
- Process, visualize, interpret, and document model and simulation results.
- Develop, test, or improve data-analysis methods and algorithms.
- Support laboratory and field experiments, including test planning, data collection, and post-test analysis.
- Communicate technical findings through briefings, reports, visualizations, and discussions with project teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, Fortran, or a comparable language.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment and communicate technical results clearly.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance by the start date, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Experience with data analysis, signal processing, numerical modeling, fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, or scientific computing is preferred.
- Familiarity with oceanographic, atmospheric, electro-optical, radar, or LIDAR sensing systems is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization, version control, Linux/HPC environments, or experiment planning is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Laurel, Maryland.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling applications.
About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a nonprofit research center. It operates as a university affiliated research center. The organization focuses on national security and scientific research. It specializes in prototyping and development for the defense and space manufacturing industry. The laboratory is based in Laurel, Maryland and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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