Next-Gen RF Sensor Processing Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a sensor and signal processing engineer to develop algorithms and evaluate RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will derive requirements, perform trade studies, build high-fidelity simulations, and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to tackle missile defense challenges.

PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or CS required; strong programming in MATLAB/C++/Python and ability to

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable or have research in simulating or analyzing RF signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.
• Eligible for U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze performance of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test, and verify high-fidelity physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to solve problems in air and missile defense.

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Applied Math / Physics / CS

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a sensor and signal processing engineer to develop algorithms and evaluate RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will derive requirements, perform trade studies, build high-fidelity simulations, and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to tackle missile defense challenges.

PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or CS required; strong programming in MATLAB/C++/Python and ability to