Space RF DSP Engineer – SDR & Payloads, Top-Secret Eligible

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 245,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineer to design, analyze and develop RF and optical systems and payloads for space missions and national security applications.

You will lead technical teams through the payload development cycle, perform DSP algorithm design and testing, and contribute to modeling and performance assessments for space and ground segments, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years direct experience in digital signal processing for RF or optical systems or payload design, development, simulation (MATLAB, SystemVue, or equivalent) and test.
Experience in wireless modem or receiver design and/or testing.
Willing to accommodate flexible hours for spacecraft level testing activities and infrequent travel to customer or sponsor locations.
Ability to obtain interim Top-Secret security clearance by start date; eligibility for TS/SCI+poly; US citizenship.

Responsibilities

Develop concepts for software defined radios and payloads for space RF/optical systems (communications, PNT, remote sensing, ISR&T).
Lead technical teams through payload development cycle: concept, trade studies, prototype, flight development, integration and test for space and ground segments.
Perform DSP algorithms design, simulations, and hardware trade studies; support modeling and analysis of space RF/optical systems.
Contribute to space RF/optical system modeling and analysis for missions.