Maritime Electrical Engineer - Rapid Prototyping

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) seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on rapid prototyping to design, build, and test advanced shipboard electronics for national security missions. Work spans concept through field testing, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred), 7+ years in electrical design and testing, PCB design in Altium, and hands-on lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in the design, assembly, and testing of electrical systems.
• Experience with PCB design and PCB design tools (Altium Designer).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (e.g., spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Experience solving custom hardware at the component and circuit level.
• Willing to work periodically on U.S. Navy vessels and travel CONUS.

Responsibilities

• Create novel, custom solutions to unique challenges while advancing maritime electronics.
• Develop maritime electrical systems with analog, digital, and RF design for rapid fielding.
• Perform testing and design verification for systems in lab and on Navy platforms.
• Document designs and technical reports to support electrical integration on maritime platforms.
• Develop emerging technologies and prototypes to evaluate new capabilities.

Skills

PCB design

Embedded systems

Circuit design

Lab equipment

RF design

Navy shipboard experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on rapid prototyping to design, build, and test advanced shipboard electronics for national security missions. Work spans concept through field testing, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred), 7+ years in electrical design and testing, PCB design in Altium, and hands-on lab instrumentation.