RF & EW Systems Intern: Testing, Modeling & Lab Work

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking curious and collaborative interns to contribute to the development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of current and next-generation electronic warfare capabilities. You will work with RF hardware, software, and data analysis across lab and field environments in a collaborative team.

We welcome students pursuing BS/MS/PhD in engineering, CS, physics, or math who are eager to learn, communicate effectively, and gain

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in a technical field such as Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Physics or Math.
• Interest in RF systems, communications, signal processing, software, modeling and simulation, hardware, test and evaluation, or data analysis.
• Strong communication and ability to work with technical teams and leaders.
• Experience through coursework, research, projects, internships or related activities.
• Experience with at least one programming language or technical computing environment.
• Willing to learn new math, physics, engineering and computing concepts as needed.
• Eligibility: Interim Secret clearance by start date and ability to obtain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; include transcripts when prompted.

Responsibilities

• Model, analyze, develop, integrate, and test RF and EW systems.
• Build software, algorithms, simulations, or data-analysis tools.
• Gain experience with laboratory systems including SDRs, antennas, embedded systems and test environments.
• Support laboratory and field testing, analyze data, and communicate findings.

Skills

Strong communication

Curiosity and collaboration

Programming experience

Analytical mindset

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking curious and collaborative interns to contribute to the development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of current and next-generation electronic warfare capabilities. You will work with RF hardware, software, and data analysis across lab and field environments in a collaborative team.

We welcome students pursuing BS/MS/PhD in engineering, CS, physics, or math who are eager to learn, communicate effectively, and gain