Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer - Autonomous Platforms

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 (APL) is seeking an Autonomous Systems Firmware Engineer in Laurel, MD. This role focuses on designing and fielding advanced embedded systems for autonomous platforms, from concept through deployment, ensuring reliable operation in challenging environments.

You will develop real-time firmware for processors, DSPs, FPGAs, and RTOS-based systems, integrating sensors, navigation, and autopilot components while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of embedded systems experience including design, development, integration or testing.
• Ability to multi-task across projects and work independently in small teams.
• Willing to work in classified laboratories and locations around the world for 15% of time.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and eventually Top Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded systems from architecture through integration and test for autonomous platforms.
• Deploy real-time firmware and algorithms on embedded processors, DSPs, FPGAs, and RTOS platforms for sensing, control, navigation, and autonomy.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, cameras, navigation systems into complete systems.
• Plan and execute laboratory and field testing, analyze performance, troubleshoot issues, drive design improvements.
• Document designs, analyses, test results, and present work to review teams.

Skills

Embedded systems

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Autonomous Systems Firmware Engineer in Laurel, MD. This role focuses on designing and fielding advanced embedded systems for autonomous platforms, from concept through deployment, ensuring reliable operation in challenging environments.

You will develop real-time firmware for processors, DSPs, FPGAs, and RTOS-based systems, integrating sensors, navigation, and autopilot components while collaborating with