PhD in Advanced Sensor Tech — Radar & RF Systems

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites PhD graduates to join our advanced sensor technology team in the Baltimore–DC area. You will work on radar, RF systems, phased arrays, EO/IR, and real-time software within a collaborative environment.

This role focuses on design, testing, and development of algorithms and hardware, with opportunities to contribute across APL and sponsor projects in a security-cleared context.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Strong background in signal processing, RF systems, electromagnetics, communications, real-time software, firmware, or packaging/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design and analysis of sensor components, subsystems and systems.
• Fabrication and testing of experimental hardware.
• Developing advanced algorithms and techniques.
• Assessing system-level performance improvements from technology advancements.

Skills

Signal processing

RF systems

Electromagnetics

Communications

Real-time software

Firmware development

Mechanical packaging/engineering

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Cadence AWR

Keysight ADS

Ansys Electronics Desktop

Altair FEKO

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum/Network Analyzers

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites PhD graduates to join our advanced sensor technology team in the Baltimore–DC area. You will work on radar, RF systems, phased arrays, EO/IR, and real-time software within a collaborative environment.

This role focuses on design, testing, and development of algorithms and hardware, with opportunities to contribute across APL and sponsor projects in a security-cleared context.