2026 PhD Graduate - Modeler and Data Analyst
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Physics
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Data Analyst based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.
- Role
- Data Analyst
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Education
- Ph.D. preferred
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Department
- Physics
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2025
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you an expert in developing physics-based acoustic or electromagnetic wave propagation models?
Are you passionate about designing and testing prototype sensors?
If you are graduating with a PhD in Physics, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics and want to work in acoustic or electromagnetic sensors and systems, we'd love to have you join our team!
We are seeking a Modeler and Data Analyst to help us design, prototype, and test novel sonar and electromagnetic systems and concepts. As a member of our team, you will contribute to advancing U.S. Navy capabilities through sensor system performance prediction and assessment. You will be joining a hardworking team of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians who take new acoustic and electromagnetic sensor systems from concept to reality in support of U.S. homeland security. We are passionate about understanding physical phenomena and how they may be utilized.
As a member of our team...
• Your primary responsibility will be to conduct sensor system performance modeling for undersea warfare projects
• You will develop, maintain, and extend models of underwater acoustic or electromagnetic propagation and system performance
• You will analyze sonar or electromagnetic system data
• You will document and present results