Senior Communications EW Engineer - DSP & SDR Focus

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore-Washington metro area is seeking a Communications Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Developer. The role focuses on developing, testing, and integrating software for EW capabilities to counter UAS and RCIED threats, with a strong emphasis on DSP, embedded systems, and field testing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deploy code on tactical hardware, assess performance against hardware constraints, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• At least five years of experience developing and integrating code (C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for communications, EW, or tactical systems.
• Experience in hardware and software testing with embedded communication systems.
• Documenting and maintaining software code bases using Gitlab, Bitbucket, or Confluence.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work in a multifunctional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for deployment on tactical hardware using DSP and wireless protocol techniques.
• Test and evaluate using lab equipment like spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and SDR/protocol analyzers.
• Analyze trade-offs for performance and hardware utilization at the system level.
• Apply technical knowledge during field and laboratory test events.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team to achieve shared success.

Skills

C

C++

Python

MATLAB

Embedded systems

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Gitlab

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in the Baltimore-Washington metro area is seeking a Communications Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Developer. The role focuses on developing, testing, and integrating software for EW capabilities to counter UAS and RCIED threats, with a strong emphasis on DSP, embedded systems, and field testing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deploy code on tactical hardware, assess performance against hardware constraints, and contribute to