PhD RF Sensor & Signal Processing Engineer — Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a talented sensor and signal processing engineer to develop and analyze the performance of advanced radio frequency sensor systems. This role requires a PhD in related fields, proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, or Python, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include deriving requirements, conducting trade studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on air and missile defense challenges. A generous benefits package and competitive salary range of $105,000 to $245,000 annually are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable or have research in simulating or analyzing radio frequency electromagnetic signals.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of radio frequency signal analysis

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Written and oral presentation skills

Education

PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a talented sensor and signal processing engineer to develop and analyze the performance of advanced radio frequency sensor systems. This role requires a PhD in related fields, proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, or Python, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include deriving requirements, conducting trade studies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on air and missile defense challenges. A generous benefits package and competitive salary range of $105,000 to $245,000 annually are offered.