Software Engineer

Are you an engineer/scientist in software development with a passion for crafting high-quality, innovative software products? Do you love bringing physics to life in computer simulations?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team developing our next generation infrared scene generation simulation capabilities. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and software developers who create tools that provide infrared analysisand hardware-in-the-loop capabilities used by teams across the nation. We design and build performant, reliable and well-organized software that employs modern techniques to simulate real-world images captured by sensors. Our team is committed to developing quality software and embraces agile development principles. We strive to foster an environment of learning and collaboration.

As an Applied Physics Laboratory Engineer you will...

• Work as part of a development team to build the next generation of our Infrared Simulation tools
• Generate radiometrically accurate IR signatures combining self-emission, solar, earth and self-reflections for missile bodies/plumes and their environments
• Design, architect, develop and test our software
• Implement a new generation of techniques to take advantage of modern C++
• Optimize software to extend the utilization of GPU hardware
• Work closely with the user community to develop new features through constant feedback and iteration

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a MS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Have at least 5 years of professional experience working with software development
• Are a skilled and efficient programmer in systems or scientific programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Rust, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes
• Have familiarity with numerical methods, partial differential equations, and/or physics simulations
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
• Have 5 years of experience as a full-time software engineer
• Have modern C++ experience
• Have Vulkan, OpenGL, CUDA or other GPU programming experience
• Have experience working professionally in an agile development environment
• Are proficient in standard software engineering practices (documenting, testing, CI/CD, logging, etc.)
• Are familiar with EO/IR signature generation for ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, UAVs, rocket plumes, or surface vessels
• Are familiar with scene modelling for dynamic oceans, clouds, atmospheric attenuation, and/or terrain
• Have experience modelling processes important to scene and signature modeling such as self-emission, solar, earth and self-reflections

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. 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. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.