Electronic Warfare Technique Engineer: Development & Test

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronic Warfare Technique Development, Test, and Integration Engineer to join our EW team in the United States. You will develop, integrate, and evaluate prototype EW techniques for next‑generation systems while collaborating with systems engineers, FPGA/embedded software teams, and EW specialists.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree with RF/signal processing focus and 5+ years in EW, RF testing, or related RF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a concentration in signal processing, embedded software, FPGA design, RF design, or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant EW technique development, RF test and integration, or related RF systems engineering.
• Strong C++ programming experience.
• Strong MATLAB or Python programming experience.
• RF test equipment experience with signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience performing SWaP analyses and building RF budgets.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with potential TS/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Study current and emerging radar and communications systems to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for EW technique development and hardware/software innovation.
• Develop EW techniques, integrate prototype hardware and software capabilities, test novel concepts, and evaluate performance/effectiveness.
• Design, conduct, and analyze laboratory tests and demonstrations to characterize EW technique and system performance.
• Build and maintain RF budgets and conduct basic SWaP analyses.
• Communicate technical findings, test results, and recommendations to sponsors and APL staff.

Skills

C++ programming

MATLAB

Python

RF test equipment

SWaP analyses

Git/GitLab

Java

Linux environments

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in EE/CE

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Vitis

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electronic Warfare Technique Development, Test, and Integration Engineer to join our EW team in the United States. You will develop, integrate, and evaluate prototype EW techniques for next‑generation systems while collaborating with systems engineers, FPGA/embedded software teams, and EW specialists.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree with RF/signal processing focus and 5+ years in EW, RF testing, or related RF