Antenna Systems Engineer: Phased-Array RF Innovation

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an Antenna Systems Engineer to contribute to advanced RF sensors and phased array technologies. You will develop experimental hardware systems and support system-level performance.

The role requires an MS in EE or Physics with EM/RF focus and 5 years of experience in phased array or related fields, plus experience with FEKO/HFSS/ADS and MATLAB/Python.

Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering or physics with EM/RF/signal processing concentration.
• 5 years of experience developing phased array radar, EW, or communications systems.
• Experience with FEKO, HFSS, or ADS software.
• Strong MATLAB or Python skills.
• Experience with RF lab equipment (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Up to 10% travel as needed.
• U.S. citizenship with Interim Secret clearance eligibility and potential TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on pioneering RF sensors and phased array technologies.
• Perform system engineering trade studies for concept development of new RF sensor systems.
• Develop and assess antenna architectures and enabling technologies against system performance metrics.
• Design, integrate, and test prototype RF apertures and sensor systems in lab, chamber, and field settings.
• Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to guide program direction.
• Translate findings into whitepapers, conference talks, journal articles, or internal publications.

Skills

Electromagnetics

RF Systems

System Engineering

MATLAB

Python

Signal Processing

Verbal Communication

Education

MS in EE or Physics

PhD in EE or Physics

Tools

FEKO

HFSS

ADS

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an Antenna Systems Engineer to contribute to advanced RF sensors and phased array technologies. You will develop experimental hardware systems and support system-level performance.

The role requires an MS in EE or Physics with EM/RF focus and 5 years of experience in phased array or related fields, plus experience with FEKO/HFSS/ADS and MATLAB/Python.