RF Sensor Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of radio frequency sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms.

As a sensor and signal processing engineer, you will derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze sensor performance; develop simulations; and collaborate with sponsors and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics or related field.
• Knowledge of simulating or analyzing RF EM signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze performance of advanced sensor systems.
• Develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Serve as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and collaborate with other teams in air and missile defense.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Education

BS or MS in electrical engineering, applied math, or physics

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of radio frequency sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms.

As a sensor and signal processing engineer, you will derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze sensor performance; develop simulations; and collaborate with sponsors and