Lead Embedded Systems & HWIL Architect

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Embedded Systems & HWIL Engineer to architect and deploy complete embedded systems from hardware through firmware to software. You will design electronics, FPGA firmware, and real-time C++ software, building HWIL test systems for advanced sensors and missile seeker applications.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in embedded design, strong C++ and FPGA experience, Embedded Linux, and MATLAB proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17) with RT performance, multi-threading, OO design.
• Extensive FPGA firmware design experience using VHDL or Verilog (Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus).
• Embedded systems design experience including hardware schematics, FPGA logic, and embedded software.
• Embedded Linux development including kernel programming, device drivers (V4L2), and PetaLinux/Yocto.
• Experience with video/image processing systems and high-speed data interfaces (10GbE, PCIe, Camera Link, DVI).
• MATLAB proficiency and strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Eligible for Interim Secret level clearance (and can obtain Secret) with US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in architecting and developing complete embedded systems from concept through deployment.
• Design custom electronics including PCB layouts, FPGA firmware, and real-time C++ embedded software.
• Develop and integrate real-time HWIL test systems for sensors and tracking systems.
• Design embedded systems around MPSoC platforms (Zynq UltraScale+) with carrier boards, PetaLinux OS, drivers.
• Implement real-time video/image processing pipelines using CUDA, OpenCV, and GStreamer.
• Interface with advanced sensors and develop MATLAB/Python analysis tools.
• Support field testing, lead design reviews (PDR/CDR), and provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Real-time C++ embedded

FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog)

Embedded Linux (kernel, drivers)

Video processing (CUDA/OpenCV)

MATLAB proficiency

High-speed interfaces (10GbE/PCIe)

Security clearance eligibility (US)

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

PetaLinux/Yocto

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Embedded Systems & HWIL Engineer to architect and deploy complete embedded systems from hardware through firmware to software. You will design electronics, FPGA firmware, and real-time C++ software, building HWIL test systems for advanced sensors and missile seeker applications.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in embedded design, strong C++ and FPGA experience, Embedded Linux, and MATLAB proficiency.