Nav Systems Prototyping & Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks inquisitive engineers and mathematicians to analyze system performance from algorithm to fielded prototypes in contested navigation, hypersonic re-entry, and missile tech. You will gain expertise in navigation, signal processing, digital design, hardware design, and physics-based analysis to address real design challenges.

The role emphasizes implementing and analyzing advanced signal processing, real-world data analysis, and collaboration

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics is required or preferred.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement or analyze signal processing algorithms for various navigation signals.
• Analyze real-world signals from tests and environments.
• Evaluate GPS and GNSS tech through prototype, test, and analysis, translating into recommendations.
• Deploy algorithms to prototype systems and improve them via analysis.
• Collaborate to test, demonstrate, and analyze systems in live field tests.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Embedded systems

Hardware design

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks inquisitive engineers and mathematicians to analyze system performance from algorithm to fielded prototypes in contested navigation, hypersonic re-entry, and missile tech. You will gain expertise in navigation, signal processing, digital design, hardware design, and physics-based analysis to address real design challenges.

The role emphasizes implementing and analyzing advanced signal processing, real-world data analysis, and collaboration