Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
5+ YOEPhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field; 5+ years integrated photonics experience; familiarity with COMSOL or Lumerical, EBL and LPCVD, optical measurement techniques; strong communication and prototype development skills.
Excelitas Technologies: Manufacturer of photonic solutions for sensing, detection, and imaging.
PhD or MS in plasma/applied physics or electrical engineering, experience in plasma discharge and microwave plasmas, R&D team leadership, plasma diagnostics, electromagnetic/plasma simulation (e.g., COMSOL), and experimental validation.
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Software)
Frederick, Maryland, United States
$75k-$101k/yrHybridFull Time
WGS Systems: Develops intelligence and surveillance systems for military and law enforcement.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 2-5 years product development experience in defense/aerospace/electronics; US Citizen with ability to obtain USG security clearance; strong CAD/FEA; Python; prototyping; hardware/software integration.
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
9+ YOEBachelor's in physical sciences plus 9+ years energetics/propulsion experience (or grad degree with 7+ years). Ability to obtain US security clearance; experience with chemical analysis, testing, and documentation.
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 5+ years relevant experience, experience designing integrated photonic circuits, ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
2026 Graduate – Hypersonic and Reentry System Development and Prototyping
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
0+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics; ability to obtain Secret clearance and eventually Top Secret; U.S. citizenship; strong teamwork and motivation.
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$170k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years mechanical design/integration for electronic hardware in aerospace/defense, strong CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, FEA/thermal analysis experience, and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.