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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Electronic Warfare Engineer/Analyst Graduate

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLaurel, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • Have coursework, research, internship, or project experience in one or more of the following areas: RF systems, communications systems, digital signal processing, embedded systems, software development, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, or data analysis.
  • Be familiar with at least one technical programming language or analysis environment, such as MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
  • Be willing to travel occasionally to support integration and test events.
  • Be able to obtain an Interim Secret-level security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret-level clearance; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of algorithms, software tools, and signal-processing approaches for electronic-warfare-relevant applications.
  • Work hands-on with RF test equipment, software-defined radios, embedded systems, antennas, protocol analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory and field Test & Evaluation activities, including developing test plans, supporting test events, and performing post-test data analysis.
  • Apply communications theory, RF systems knowledge, signal processing, numerical tools, and software best practices to understand system and threat behavior and identify potential electronic attack vectors.
  • Contribute to RF/hardware-in-the-loop test and analysis efforts, and help standardize or improve test tools, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
  • Provide technical expertise and clear recommendations to sponsors and teammates regarding system capabilities and limitations, electronic countermeasure effectiveness, operational tactics, program direction and priorities, and areas for further investigation and technology development.
  • Establish effective working relationships and interact with cross-organizational teams, management, external sponsors, and partners across APL and industry.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Have an active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Have experience with RF laboratory equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, software-defined radios, protocol analyzers, or related measurement equipment.

About the Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges through technical expertise, prototyping, research and development, and analysis. It uses engineering, simulations, and studies to design prototypes and deliver analyses that support government and partner organizations. Unlike many commercial firms, APL operates as a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins and focuses on mission-oriented research rather than selling finished products. Its goal is to provide practical, thoroughly tested solutions to public-sector customers by performing research, developing prototypes, and offering expert analysis.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1942

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