Electronic Warfare RF Engineer & Analyst (Hands-On)

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronic Warfare RF Engineer/Analyst to model, analyze, and test advanced RF systems for electronic warfare missions. You will develop simulations of threat sensors, design lab/field tests, and extract actionable findings in a hands-on, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes RF analysis, signal processing, test and evaluation, and collaboration with engineers and sponsors to guide technology development and program direction.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field.
• Coursework or project experience in RF or communications systems, signal processing, embedded systems, software, modeling/simulation, T&E, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C or C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms, software tools and signal-processing approaches for EW applications.
• Work hands-on with RF test equipment, SDRs, embedded systems, antennas and spectrum analyzers.
• Plan, execute and analyze test and evaluation activities including test plans and post-test data analysis.
• Apply communications theory, RF systems knowledge and signal processing to understand threat behavior and attack vectors.
• Contribute to RF/HWIL test efforts and improve test tools and workflows.
• Provide clear recommendations on system capabilities, CMF effectiveness and tech directions to sponsors and teammates.
• Collaborate with cross-organizational teams and external sponsors across APL and industry.

Skills

RF systems

Signal processing

Embedded systems

Modeling & simulation

Test & Evaluation

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronic Warfare RF Engineer/Analyst to model, analyze, and test advanced RF systems for electronic warfare missions. You will develop simulations of threat sensors, design lab/field tests, and extract actionable findings in a hands-on, data-driven environment.

The role emphasizes RF analysis, signal processing, test and evaluation, and collaboration with engineers and sponsors to guide technology development and program direction.