RF & Embedded Systems Intern — Portable Tech

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites engineering interns to join the Advanced RF Capabilities Group. You will contribute to portable communication devices, miniature wireless systems, and embedded software for embedded systems or GUIs, while participating in lab and field tests.

You will work with a small team, learn new technologies, and contribute to design reviews, system integration, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or software engineering.
• Experience with scripting languages such as MATLAB and Python or programming languages such as C/C++ and Java.
• Able to learn new technologies and test methods.
• Able to work effectively in small, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Eligible for a Final Secret level security clearance by start date (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through PCB-level design, integration and test.
• Collaborate with a small software team to design, implement, and test software for embedded systems or GUIs.
• Support evaluation, testing, and debugging through lab and field testing.
• Contribute to design reviews, system integration, technical reports and memoranda, and presentations to sponsors.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Vector network analyzers

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites engineering interns to join the Advanced RF Capabilities Group. You will contribute to portable communication devices, miniature wireless systems, and embedded software for embedded systems or GUIs, while participating in lab and field tests.

You will work with a small team, learn new technologies, and contribute to design reviews, system integration, and technical reports.