Senior Radar Systems Engineer — Mission-Driven Sensor Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Senior Radar System Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in radar systems and data analysis. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve high-impact defense challenges by developing advanced sensor systems.

The ideal candidate should hold a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, have a strong understanding of sensor systems, and possess good communication skills. Competitive annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of engineering experience related to sensing.
• Strong understanding of radar systems and physics-based phenomena.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze live tactical-sensor data with a cross-disciplinary team.
• Identify and solve problems impacting mission requirements.
• Develop physics-based simulations for radar performance.

Skills

Radar systems

Physics-based phenomena

Data analysis

Machine learning

Signal processing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS or PhD in relevant STEM field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Git

Jira

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland, seeks a Senior Radar System Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in radar systems and data analysis. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve high-impact defense challenges by developing advanced sensor systems.

The ideal candidate should hold a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, have a strong understanding of sensor systems, and possess good communication skills. Competitive annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.