Data Fusion Engineer

Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Reference Code: 101297.1072 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Data Fusion Engineer Description:Job Description - Data Fusion Engineer to design and implement algorithms for data mining and fusion to support counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) programs in the Homeland Protection Business Area. Duties - Data Fusion Engineer to develop and implement algorithms for the fusion of data from disparate sources that enables automatic recognition of both known threatening patterns and unknown data anomalies. Data Fusion Engineer to design decision support systems that are capable of quickly assimilating large amounts of data that indicate trends, anomalies, and warnings of potential threatening situations. Data Fusion Engineer to support Program and Project Managers by interfacing with sponsors, developing white papers and proposals, and managing resources.Qualifications:Required - PhD in Math, Computer Science, or related discipline and at least 5 years of experience in implementing analytical solutions for detection, classification, or decision making for DOD sponsored projects. Must be able to work with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and engineers to rapidly develop and implement prototype solutions. Demonstrated proficiency in Satellite Tool Kit (STK) and QT-Viewer. Strong interpersonal skills a must. Excellent oral and writing communication skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Desired - Experienced and proficient in software development and use of MATLAB or similar programs. 10 year of experience developing information fusion systems.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 101297Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.