Electronic Warfare RF Engineer – Modeling, T&E & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electronic Warfare RF Engineer / Analyst to model, analyze, and test advanced RF systems for EW missions. You will develop simulations, design tests, and turn RF data into actionable findings, working with a team that values hands-on experimentation and data-driven assessments.

Join a multidisciplinary EW Systems group that collaborates with government and industry partners to protect national security.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development of algorithms, software tools, and signal-processing approaches for EW applications.
• Hands-on work with RF test equipment, SDRs, embedded systems, antennas, protocol analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Plan, execute laboratory and field Test & Evaluation activities, develop test plans, support events, and perform post-test data analysis.
• Apply RF theory, signal processing, and software methods to understand system behavior and identify attack vectors.
• Contribute to RF/HWIL test and analysis efforts, and help improve test tools and SOPs.
• Provide clear recommendations to sponsors and teammates on system capabilities, countermeasure effectiveness, and future tech directions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Security clearance eligibility

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

RF test equipment

Software-defined radios

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electronic Warfare RF Engineer / Analyst to model, analyze, and test advanced RF systems for EW missions. You will develop simulations, design tests, and turn RF data into actionable findings, working with a team that values hands-on experimentation and data-driven assessments.

Join a multidisciplinary EW Systems group that collaborates with government and industry partners to protect national security.