Embedded & Electrical Systems Engineer, Mission-Critical

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an engineer to design, test, and deploy advanced electrical and embedded systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and own integration from concept to deployment on national defense and NASA initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with opportunities to lead and develop expertise in power electronics, FPGA, and embedded software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering.
• Experience with design, test, and development of electrical hardware and software.
• Experience prototyping electronics using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, sensors, or power electronics.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python or similar.
• Experience with design tools such as Altium or Cadence and simulation tools like SPICE or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in testing electrical systems with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Ability to document designs and results; eligible for Interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mixed‑signal electronic systems including power electronics and embedded firmware.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to capture requirements and validate designs.
• Document designs and results for fabrication and operation.
• Own integration, testing, and deployment of electrical systems on mission‑critical platforms.
• Contribute to technologies enabling spacecraft, autonomous systems, and national security missions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Circuit design

FPGA design

Python

MOS/Power electronics

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Eng

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an engineer to design, test, and deploy advanced electrical and embedded systems. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and own integration from concept to deployment on national defense and NASA initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with opportunities to lead and develop expertise in power electronics, FPGA, and embedded software.