Electronic Warfare Techniques Engineer: Development & Test

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electronic Warfare Technique Development, Test, and Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and assess prototype EW capabilities for next‑generation systems. You will collaborate with systems engineers, FPGA/embedded software teams, and EW specialists to transition concepts into testable capabilities and evaluate performance.

You will work on EW technique development, RF test and integration, and analysis of radar and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a concentration in signal processing, embedded software, FPGA design, RF design, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in EW technique development, RF test and integration, or related RF systems engineering.
• Strong C++ programming experience.
• Strong MATLAB or Python programming experience.
• Strong familiarity with RF test equipment, including signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
• Basic experience performing SWaP analyses and building and maintaining RF budgets.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Study current and emerging radar and communications systems to evaluate their 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (signal processing / embedded software / FPGA / RF)

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering / computer engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Xilinx Vitis

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electronic Warfare Technique Development, Test, and Integration Engineer to develop, integrate, and assess prototype EW capabilities for next‑generation systems. You will collaborate with systems engineers, FPGA/embedded software teams, and EW specialists to transition concepts into testable capabilities and evaluate performance.

You will work on EW technique development, RF test and integration, and analysis of radar and