Radar Sensing & Signal Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-level physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess the performance of next-generation RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms.

Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. As a sensor and signal processing engineer, your main responsibilities include deriving requirements, performing trade

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics or CS required.
• Experience simulating or analyzing RF signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements and perform trade studies for advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity physics-based sensor simulations.
• Collaborate with sponsors, contractors and multidisciplinary teams on air and missile defense.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Applied Mathematics

PhD in Physics

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a PhD-level physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess the performance of next-generation RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms.

Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. As a sensor and signal processing engineer, your main responsibilities include deriving requirements, performing trade