RF & Embedded Systems Engineering Intern

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites eligible students to join as an Engineering Intern in the Signals Exploitation Systems Group in Laurel, MD. Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electromagnetics, or Physics is encouraged.

Interns will help design, build, test, and optimize systems spanning hardware, FPGA, embedded development, software, and data analytics, working with a small team and contributing to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in fields related to Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electromagnetics or Physics.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Have experience developing applications using at least one of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Matlab.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new algorithmic possibilities by assisting in the brainstorming, prototyping, implementation, and/or optimization.
• Assist in the development of portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through board-level circuit design and integration of analog/RF and high-speed digital components, commercially available chipsets, and embedded processors.
• Work with a small team of developers to design, implement, and test software solutions for advanced RF exploitation and communication applications.
• Support evaluation, testing, and debugging of prototype and deliverable devices through lab and field testing.
• Contribute to design reviews, system integration, technical reports and informal memoranda, and presentation of work to sponsors and the technical community.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

Matlab

Education

Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electromagnetics or Physics

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites eligible students to join as an Engineering Intern in the Signals Exploitation Systems Group in Laurel, MD. Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electromagnetics, or Physics is encouraged.

Interns will help design, build, test, and optimize systems spanning hardware, FPGA, embedded development, software, and data analytics, working with a small team and contributing to