RF Sensor Engineer for Missile Defense Simulations

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will derive requirements, run trade studies, and analyze performance of next‑gen sensors.

This role involves developing high‑fidelity simulations, interfacing with sponsors and contractors, and helping lead teams in air and missile defense. A Secret clearance is required by start date; U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience simulating or analyzing RF signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C++, or Python and able to communicate sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Lead teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense and communicate with sponsors/contractors.

Skills

Sponsor interactions

2+ years RF simulation/analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess RF sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will derive requirements, run trade studies, and analyze performance of next‑gen sensors.

This role involves developing high‑fidelity simulations, interfacing with sponsors and contractors, and helping lead teams in air and missile defense. A Secret clearance is required by start date; U.S.