Maritime Electrical Engineer - Rapid Prototyping

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Electrical Engineer (Rapid Prototyping) to design, prototype, and field-test advanced shipboard electronics for national security missions at sea. You will integrate PCB design, embedded hardware, and rapid development across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical system design and a willingness to work on Navy vessels, travel CONUS, and pursue security clearances.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Circuit design

Embedded systems

PCB design

Lab instrumentation

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

M.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an Electrical Engineer (Rapid Prototyping) to design, prototype, and field-test advanced shipboard electronics for national security missions at sea. You will integrate PCB design, embedded hardware, and rapid development across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical system design and a willingness to work on Navy vessels, travel CONUS, and pursue security clearances.