Space DSP Engineer - SDR/RF Payloads (Flexible Hours)

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineer to design and develop RF and optical systems for NASA's next generation missions. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in digital signal processing, a relevant degree, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 to $245,000 annually and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in digital signal processing for RF or optical systems.
• Experience in wireless modem or receiver design and testing.
• Eligible for Top-Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for software defined radios and payloads.
• Lead technical teams through the payload development cycle.
• Perform DSP algorithms design, simulation, and costing.
• Contribute to modeling and simulation of space RF systems.

Skills

Digital Signal Processing

MATLAB

RF systems design

Wireless modem design

Software-Defined Radios

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SystemVue

Simulation software

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineer to design and develop RF and optical systems for NASA's next generation missions. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in digital signal processing, a relevant degree, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 to $245,000 annually and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.