RF Electronic Warfare Engineer: Design & Test

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 (APL) is seeking an RF Electronic Warfare Engineer to design, test, and evaluate ground-based EW systems countering UAS and IED threats. You will work with RF hardware/software, perform field tests, and analyze data to improve EW capabilities.

Qualified candidates hold a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years in MATLAB/Python/C/C++. Clearances and travel may be required for integration and testing activities at government ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of RF electronics to enhance EW systems against UAS/RCIED threats.
• Assist Government and Industry partners in development and analysis of EW systems.
• Provide technical support during field and lab test and evaluation events.
• Analyze data for pre-test and post-test reporting of EW capabilities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and design teams per government standards.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

RF testing

DSP

communications systems

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

GitLab

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an RF Electronic Warfare Engineer to design, test, and evaluate ground-based EW systems countering UAS and IED threats. You will work with RF hardware/software, perform field tests, and analyze data to improve EW capabilities.

Qualified candidates hold a relevant engineering degree and 3+ years in MATLAB/Python/C/C++. Clearances and travel may be required for integration and testing activities at government ranges.