RF Systems Integration Engineer — HiL & Field Tests

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking an RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer to test, validate, and integrate RF systems for missile defense applications. The role focuses on real‑world environments, using HiL facilities and field test settings to ensure system effectiveness.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s in a technical field and experience with RF systems, signal processing, FPGA design (VHDL), and software (C++,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Knowledge of RF systems, signal processing, FPGA design (VHDL), software (C++, Python), or data analysis/visualization (MATLAB).
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, or RF recorders.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, test, and evaluate RF technologies and systems in HiL facilities and field test settings.
• Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies to validate RF system requirements.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for RF systems through prototyping and experimentation.
• Use anechoic chambers and RF testbeds to characterize system performance and analyze data.
• Collaborate with engineers across APL and external partners.

Skills

RF systems

Signal processing

FPGA design (VHDL)

C++

Python

Data analysis/visualization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF recorders

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking an RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer to test, validate, and integrate RF systems for missile defense applications. The role focuses on real‑world environments, using HiL facilities and field test settings to ensure system effectiveness.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s in a technical field and experience with RF systems, signal processing, FPGA design (VHDL), and software (C++,