DSP & Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Developer to build high-performance software across desktop and embedded platforms. You will implement DSP algorithms for diverse signals and validate your work through field tests and lab demos.

Collaboration with systems engineers and FPGA/embedded teams will be essential as you contribute to a robust software framework for next‑generation EW systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• At least three years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with source control tools (such as Git).
• Experience with C/C++ programming languages.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs in C/C++ for desktop and embedded applications.
• Implement DSP algorithms for communications, data link, radar, and jamming signals.
• Validate, test, and demonstrate work in field tests and lab demos.

Skills

C/C++

DSP algorithms

Embedded software

Linux

Git

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/Software Engineering

Master's degree in related field (nice to have)

Tools

Docker

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Developer to build high-performance software across desktop and embedded platforms. You will implement DSP algorithms for diverse signals and validate your work through field tests and lab demos.

Collaboration with systems engineers and FPGA/embedded teams will be essential as you contribute to a robust software framework for next‑generation EW systems.