2027 PhD Graduate – Wireless Communications Engineer – Wireless Cyber Capabilities

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers with a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering to advance wireless communications using software-defined radios, machine learning, and state-of-the-art tools. You will join the Wireless Cyber Capabilities team to deliver research and prototyping for national security applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and software developers, exposure to varied projects, and opportunities to shape a growing

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of signals & systems or wireless concepts.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, MATLAB and VHDL/Verilog.

Responsibilities

• Own the wireless communications environment using SDRs and ML.
• Collaborate with wireless engineers and software developers to implement wireless solutions.
• Engage in diverse projects and explore technical focus areas.
• Contribute to the group's research portfolio and implement solutions.

Skills

PhD in EE/CE

Wireless concepts

Python/C/C++

VHDL/Verilog

U.S. citizenship

Education

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

GNU Radio

MATLAB

Job description

Description

Do you want to become an expert in wireless communications?

Are you passionate about learning about the latest wireless technologies?

If you are graduating with a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering and want to work in wireless communications, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking to develop engineers to help us give our nation a significant advantage by controlling the wireless communications environment. Our Wireless Cyber Capabilities team focuses on providing the U.S. military and intelligence communities with operational advantages by leveraging software-defined radios, commercial cellular equipment, and machine learning to develop advanced capabilities for research and operational prototypes. To learn more about our work, click here.

Our engineers apply cutting-edge research to some of the government’s most critical challenges in the following research areas:

• Signals Intelligence
• Wireless Cyber Access
• Wireless Cybersecurity

As a member of our team, you will...

• Be part of a team that leverages wireless communications expertise, software defined radios, and machine learning to own the communications environment.
• Collaborate with a team of wireless communications engineers and software developers to implement wireless communication technology solutions.
• As a member of our team, you will be exposed to a variety of projects and encouraged to explore what technical focus areas interest you.
• As a team member you will help build the group's research portfolio and apply that knowledge to the design and implementation of those solutions.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of signals & systems or wireless communication concepts
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of software design patterns in a language such as Python, C++, C, VHDL/Verilog, or MATLAB
• Are able to obtain Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of wireless communication protocols or systems such as Wi-Fi, 5G-NewRadio / NextG, or SATCOM
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) such as Fourier analysis and filtering
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of software defined radio (SDR) frameworks such as GNU Radio
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of machine learning (ML) including frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

• robust education assistance program
• unparalleled retirement contributions
• a healthy work/life balance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• education assistance
• training and development
• bonuses
• other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation
• sign-on bonus
• relocation benefits
• locality allowance
• discretionary payments for exceptional performance

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually