PhD Radar Signal Processing & Sensor Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Robust retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer to work on advanced algorithms and sensors addressing national security. This position is ideal for recent PhD graduates interested in technical leadership early in their career.

You'll develop and assess radar systems and signal processing algorithms, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the lifecycle of these advanced capabilities. Generous benefits and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Have experience developing signal processing algorithms or radar systems.
• Can use scientific programming languages for modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced signal processing and radar system algorithms.
• Support concept development and requirements analysis.
• Perform verification and validation for sensing capabilities.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Algorithm development

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

PhD in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, systems engineering, statistics, mathematics or a related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer to work on advanced algorithms and sensors addressing national security. This position is ideal for recent PhD graduates interested in technical leadership early in their career.

You'll develop and assess radar systems and signal processing algorithms, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the lifecycle of these advanced capabilities. Generous benefits and growth opportunities await.