Senior Wireless Signal Processing Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Wireless Signal Processing Engineer to advance advanced wireless research for defense and intelligence communities. You will lead development of signal processing solutions, SDR receivers, and analysis tools across terrestrial and space systems, with opportunities to mentor staff and set technical direction.

The role emphasizes building robust software in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++, validating techniques with RF data, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience in wireless communications or DSP.
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of digital communications and signal processing.
Hands-on experience developing and evaluating wireless receiver or signal-analysis algorithms.
Experience developing technical software using Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
Ability to lead, communicate clearly, and solve complex technical problems.
Eligibility for U.S. citizenship and Interim Top Secret clearance, with eventual TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

Lead R&D of signal processing solutions for wireless problems from concept to prototyping and testing.
Develop techniques to detect, characterize, synchronize, demodulate, decode, and analyze wireless signals.
Apply statistical signal processing and estimation theory to RF environments.
Design and develop SDR receivers, receiver algorithms, and signal analysis capabilities.
Create software prototypes and analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, and test with RF data.
Mentor staff and communicate approaches and results to sponsors.