Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Systems Engineering, or System Safety Engineering
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and technical manuals.
This position will be on-site work only.

2026 PhD Graduate - Postdoctoral Researcher - In-Situ Sensing for Additive Manufacturing

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Laurel, MD 20707

Have experience solving multidisciplinary research challenges related to qualified hardware and additive manufacturing.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of additive manufacturing, including process defects, microstructure evolution, and thermodynamic solidification.
Are willing and able to work in a laboratory setting and travel for field testing, sponsor meetings, conferences, and technical presentations.
Are able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance to start with APL and then upi will be required to obtain a final Top Secret clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship.
Possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Are adaptable, enthusiastic about new challenges, and have a passion for learning with a collaborative mindset open to sharing and receiving feedback.
Have a demonstrated track record of authoring research proposals and publishing high-impact journal papers.
Have strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage wide - ranging audiences and adapt to different communication styles.