Radar System Engineer - Naval Radar & Data Analytics

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Radar System Engineer to help field next generation Surface Navy radars and expand capabilities of existing systems. You will work with radar engineers, scientists, and software developers on challenging mission-focused projects.

You will apply signal and data processing, including machine learning and optimization, perform detailed analyses, and collaborate with combat system and missile engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree.
• At least 1 year of engineering-related experience.
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eventually Top Secret/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Creatively apply your technical skills to identify and solve problems.
• Apply signal and data processing tools, and disciplines including machine learning and optimization, to large data sets.
• Perform detailed, deep-dive analysis to root-cause performance observations and drive design.
• Work as part of a team of radar system engineers, analysts, scientists, and software developers.
• Collaborate with combat system and missile engineers in systems engineering tasking.
• Present analysis both internally and to sponsors and prime contractors to advise and guide program direction.
• Grow your radar knowledge under the tutelage of radar subject matter experts.

Skills

Radar systems

Signal processing

Data analysis

Machine learning

Optimization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Master's or Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Radar System Engineer to help field next generation Surface Navy radars and expand capabilities of existing systems. You will work with radar engineers, scientists, and software developers on challenging mission-focused projects.

You will apply signal and data processing, including machine learning and optimization, perform detailed analyses, and collaborate with combat system and missile engineers.