RF Design Engineer — Antenna & RF Systems (TS/SCI Eligible)

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking an RF Design Engineer to research, design, and deliver cutting-edge RF capabilities for national security. The role involves designing and testing RF antennas and circuits, leading software and hardware teams, and working with diverse engineers. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics along with at least 5 years of RF hardware development experience. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics required.
• 5+ years of experience in RF or electromagnetic hardware development.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and deliver RF antennas and sensors.
• Lead hardware design teams and develop innovative solutions.
• Assess component and system performance through testing.

Skills

RF design

Electromagnetic hardware development

Signal processing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Master's or Doctorate in related field (preferred)

Tools

RF lab test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking an RF Design Engineer to research, design, and deliver cutting-edge RF capabilities for national security. The role involves designing and testing RF antennas and circuits, leading software and hardware teams, and working with diverse engineers. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics along with at least 5 years of RF hardware development experience. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $245,000 annually and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.