R&D Network Effects Engineer – Stealth Communications Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a hands-on Network Effects R&D Engineer to develop and evaluate evolving network- and comms-enabled capabilities. You will design threat-representative topologies, write automation software, and collaborate with mission partners to translate complex challenges into discreet, robust solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software development or T&E for networked/wireless tech, strong C/Python/C++/Rust skills, and an active TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent
• 3+ years of software development, prototyping, or test & evaluation of networked/wireless tech
• Experience writing software in Python/C/C++/Rust to build tools and automation
• Understanding of TCP/IP internals and packet analysis in Linux using Wireshark/tcpdump/Scapy
• Strong communication and teamwork; able to work independently or in teams
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field testing
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and qualify network- and comms-enabled capabilities
• Design, build, and orchestrate threat-representative network topologies and software-defined systems
• Write software for automation, traffic generation, and analysis
• Collaborate with mission partners to translate operational challenges into actionable tech
• Mentor technical teams and drive robust clandestine-capability solutions

Skills

Software development

Python

C/C++

Rust

Linux networking

TCP/IP internals

Network protocols

Communication & teamwork

Travel up to 25%

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GNS3

CORE

Mininet

EVE-NG

Kubernetes

GNU Radio

USRP/HackRF

Wireshark

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a hands-on Network Effects R&D Engineer to develop and evaluate evolving network- and comms-enabled capabilities. You will design threat-representative topologies, write automation software, and collaborate with mission partners to translate complex challenges into discreet, robust solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software development or T&E for networked/wireless tech, strong C/Python/C++/Rust skills, and an active TS/SCI