Mission‑Critical RF Design Engineer (DoD/IC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an RF Design Engineer to research and develop advanced RF technologies for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing various RF systems, testing, and leading teams of engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in RF hardware development. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills are essential. APL offers competitive salaries ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing RF or electromagnetic hardware.
• Experience with RF lab test equipment.
• Familiarity with full-wave electromagnetic and RF circuit solvers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative hardware solutions including antennas and RF circuits.
• Conduct hardware tests to assess component performance.
• Lead design teams from 3 to 30 engineers.

Skills

RF design

Signal processing

Antenna design

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an RF Design Engineer to research and develop advanced RF technologies for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing various RF systems, testing, and leading teams of engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in RF hardware development. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills are essential. APL offers competitive salaries ranging from $100,000 to $245,000 along with comprehensive benefits.