Electronic Warfare Engineer — Advanced Development

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work‑life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications for an Electronic Warfare Specialist. Graduates with degrees in EE, CE, CS, math, or physics will contribute to advancing EW concepts, sensors, and spectrum management.

You will join a team that develops next‑generation EW capabilities, pursue innovative research, and collaborate across programs. APL offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment with strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Internship or research in Signal Processing, Software Defined Radios, Radar, Jamming, RF Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Communications, FPGA, or Antennas.
• You can obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and Top Secret later; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Learn, grow, and develop new EW skills with experts.
• Be exposed to all aspects of EW development.
• Prototype and test new technologies for future EW.
• Innovate and evaluate concepts for next generation EW systems.

Skills

Relationship building

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Signal Processing

Software Defined Radios

Radar

RF Engineering

FPGA

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications for an Electronic Warfare Specialist. Graduates with degrees in EE, CE, CS, math, or physics will contribute to advancing EW concepts, sensors, and spectrum management.

You will join a team that develops next‑generation EW capabilities, pursue innovative research, and collaborate across programs. APL offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment with strong benefits and opportunities for growth.