RF Systems Reverse Engineer: Prototyping & DSP

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Education assistance program

Robust retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Reverse Engineer for RF Systems with expertise in signal processing and embedded programming. You will work on challenging problems in a collaborative environment, reverse engineering wireless systems and proposing innovative solutions. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree.
• At least 3 years of experience with assembly language, C, or C++ on embedded systems.
• Experienced in protocol reverse engineering and complex communication systems.
• Extensive experience with digital signal processing algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer software and hardware that comprise target systems for understanding wireless behavior.
• Develop prototypes of novel signal processing approaches.
• Modify device firmware and software for alternative communication.
• Test, document, and integrate developed code with sponsor systems.

Skills

Assembly language

C

C++

Digital signal processing

Protocol reverse engineering

Communication systems

Outstanding communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Reverse Engineer for RF Systems with expertise in signal processing and embedded programming. You will work on challenging problems in a collaborative environment, reverse engineering wireless systems and proposing innovative solutions. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to obtain a security clearance.