Pioneering RF Metasurface Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an RF Researcher to lead design, prototyping, and fabrication of metasurfaces and intelligent RF structures. You will perform anechoic chamber measurements, build RF testbeds, analyze results, and propose refinements in close collaboration with physicists, engineers, and fabrication staff.

You will engage in computational modeling and experimental verification, contribute to cross‑disciplinary research, and help move projects toward

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong background in electromagnetic metasurfaces and microwave/RF components.
• Proficiency with full‑wave EM simulation packages CST, HFSS, or COMSOL.
• Experience configuring and operating RF hardware such as VNAs, antennas, and spectrum analyzers.
• Interest in fabrication of RF metasurfaces and PCBs.
• MATLAB or PYTHON programming.
• Eligible for Interim Secret, then Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, prototyping, and fabrication of metasurfaces and intelligent structures for manipulating RF fields.
• Conduct anechoic chamber measurements and devise RF testbeds to characterize prototypes.
• Analyze data and propose design refinements; collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Pursue independent R&D ideas and transition technologies toward real‑world applications.

Skills

RF metasurfaces

RF system design

MATLAB/Python

CEM tools experience

US citizenship / clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

CST

HFSS

COMSOL

VNAs / spectrum analyzers

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an RF Researcher to lead design, prototyping, and fabrication of metasurfaces and intelligent RF structures. You will perform anechoic chamber measurements, build RF testbeds, analyze results, and propose refinements in close collaboration with physicists, engineers, and fabrication staff.

You will engage in computational modeling and experimental verification, contribute to cross‑disciplinary research, and help move projects toward