2026 Graduate - Optics & Photonics Engineer/Scientist

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Electrical Engineering

junior machine learning Research Scientist ic Bachelor's · Posted Jan 9, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, System Design, Data Analytics, A/B Testing. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Work mode
On-site
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Electrical Engineering
Posted
Jan 9, 2026
AI Summary
Junior-level research scientist supporting optics and photonics projects through software modeling, laboratory experimentation, and data analysis. Requires Bachelor's or Master's in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must obtain Secret-level security clearance and work onsite at APL.
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Job description

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Description

Do you want to explore a career in optics and photonics?

 

Are you passionate about helping shape the technology of tomorrow through cutting edge research and development projects?

 

Are you looking for a job that allows you to do both software based data analysis as well as hands on laboratory experimentation?

 

If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline and want to apply your expertise to optics and photonics research applications, we’d love to have you join our team!

 

We are a team of highly skilled scientists and engineers focused on the development of innovative solutions to our nation’s critical challenges. We seek to drive technology advances in a variety of applications including remote sensing, rf photonics, optical communications, optical system design, high energy laser systems, applied spectroscopy, optical materials characterization, and advanced photonic technologies (including leveraging FPGA and digital design tools for photonic-based systems). Our team values include respect, communication, and technical and professional integrity. We strive to foster an environment in which we can have spirited technical discussions that drive towards truly innovative solutions.

 

As an associate professional staff member in the Optics and Photonics Group…

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