Senior Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site at Laurel, MD

Competitive compensation

Security clearance support

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer to tackle real-world wireless challenges on-site at our Laurel, MD campus. You will join a team solving crucial comms problems for specialized environments, delivering DSP-centered solutions and rigorous technical plans.

Required background includes a degree in engineering or physics with several years of relevant experience and eligibility for U.S. security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP).
• Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
• Familiarity with geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design.
• Eligibility for Interim Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
• Support DSP algorithm development.
• Provide implementable technical solutions to complex national problems.
• Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined technical plans.
• Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
• Work with wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, SDR, waveform design, RF modeling and transceiver design.

Skills

DSP

Comms theory

Python

MATLAB

Geolocation

Waveform design

RF modeling

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/Physics/Math or related field

Master's degree in same fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SDR tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer to tackle real-world wireless challenges on-site at our Laurel, MD campus. You will join a team solving crucial comms problems for specialized environments, delivering DSP-centered solutions and rigorous technical plans.

Required background includes a degree in engineering or physics with several years of relevant experience and eligibility for U.S. security clearances.