Optics Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Systems Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with A/B Testing, Data Analytics.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Systems Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersDo you love to apply complex scientific concepts to real world applications?
Are you searching for meaningful work in remote sensing?
Are you hoping to join a dynamic and innovative team?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking a motivated experienced scientist or engineer to help us advance our work in remote sensing, laser systems and novel EO/IR instrumentation. As a member of the Optics and Photonics Group, your work will help inform decision makers in the defense community to solve our nation’s critical challenges. You will contribute to system modeling and model validation through real world data collection, data analysis and prototype system development. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who enjoy working hands-on in the lab and in the field. We are passionate about applying optics and photonics technology to high-impact next-generation applications in sensing, communications, kinetic effects and non-kinetic warfare. Our team is committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere as we work across a multi faceted set of skillsets and backgrounds to solve complex challenges.
As an experienced optics engineer...
- Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and executing technical courses of action to meet mission requirements. This may include modeling, data analysis, hardware development, and laboratory and field experimentation.