Senior Embedded Cyber Systems Lead

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Developer to join a team solving national security challenges through embedded cyber solutions. You will help design hardware and firmware, mentor engineers, and lead projects while working on real-time systems and lab testing.

The role requires 6+ years in embedded development, with hands-on FPGA/SoC experience and proficiency in C/C++/Rust, VHDL/Verilog, and relevant toolchains. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years of embedded hardware/software experience (FPGA/SoC/RTOS/microcontrollers).
• Proficient in hardware/software prototypes using VHDL/Verilog, C/C++/Rust.
• Familiar with I2C/USB/SPI/JTAG and TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience analyzing systems for vulnerabilities and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Core team member on cybersecurity projects protecting military/space mission systems.
• Lead small to mid multidisciplinary teams or projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance.
• Develop and enhance hardware/software for embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded systems

FPGAs

SoCs

RTOS

C/C++/Rust

VHDL/Verilog

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado Design Suite

Vitis

STM32Cube

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Developer to join a team solving national security challenges through embedded cyber solutions. You will help design hardware and firmware, mentor engineers, and lead projects while working on real-time systems and lab testing.

The role requires 6+ years in embedded development, with hands-on FPGA/SoC experience and proficiency in C/C++/Rust, VHDL/Verilog, and relevant toolchains. Security clearance eligibility is required.