RF Sensor Systems Engineer - Signal Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Relocation benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess the performance of RF sensor systems for land, air and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence sensor algorithm development and work with dedicated teams on missile defense challenges.

Responsibilities include deriving requirements, performing trade studies, and creating high-fidelity sensor simulations; you will collaborate with sponsors and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, or related field.
• Knowledge in simulating or analyzing RF signals, environments or sensors.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, as needed.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements for RF sensor systems and perform trade studies.
• Develop, test and verify high-fidelity physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
• Act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and collaborate with other teams.

Skills

RF signal analysis

MATLAB

C++

Python

Written and oral communication

Willingness to travel

Education

BS or MS in electrical engineering, applied math, physics

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a physicist, mathematician or engineer to help develop algorithms and assess the performance of RF sensor systems for land, air and sea-launched interceptors. You will influence sensor algorithm development and work with dedicated teams on missile defense challenges.

Responsibilities include deriving requirements, performing trade studies, and creating high-fidelity sensor simulations; you will collaborate with sponsors and