Junior Research Scientist - Innovate & Explore

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in cutting-edge scientific research in collaboration with NIST. This position involves designing low-phase synthesizers, conducting noise metrology, and developing measurement system firmware within innovative projects.

Applicants should hold a degree in a STEM discipline and possess skills in RF analysis and FPGA programming. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced measurement architectures and publish research findings.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen preferred.
• Experience in phase‑locked loops.
• Familiarity with phase noise metrology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct low‑phase frequency synthesizers and oscillators.
• Conduct amplitude and phase noise metrology.
• Layout and design PCBs for measurement system circuits.
• Develop FPGA‑based measurement system firmware.
• Present results at internal meetings and meetings with external stakeholders.
• Archive results, protocols, software, and documentation to the organization.

Skills

RF/microwave signal analysis and system design

FPGA programming using Xilinx ZynQ

Altium Designer proficiency

Coding with MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in cutting-edge scientific research in collaboration with NIST. This position involves designing low-phase synthesizers, conducting noise metrology, and developing measurement system firmware within innovative projects.

Applicants should hold a degree in a STEM discipline and possess skills in RF analysis and FPGA programming. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced measurement architectures and publish research findings.