Embedded Systems Engineer: DSP/FPGA for Real-Time EW

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop real-time software for high-assurance embedded platforms used in EW systems.

You will implement DSP algorithms, integrate with EW payloads, and apply ML/AI techniques to prototyping efforts, contributing from concept to demonstrators while navigating security and clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• General knowledge of embedded systems design with FPGAs.
• Familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA languages.
• Experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with potential for Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and firmware for real-time embedded systems.
• Implement DSP algorithms for communications, radar and EW systems.
• Integrate embedded systems with EW payloads.
• Apply ML/AI algorithms for EW applications.
• Test and demonstrate work in field tests and lab demos.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Verilog/VHDL

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Verilog/VHDL

Linux

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop real-time software for high-assurance embedded platforms used in EW systems.

You will implement DSP algorithms, integrate with EW payloads, and apply ML/AI techniques to prototyping efforts, contributing from concept to demonstrators while navigating security and clearance requirements.