Undersea Acoustic Communications Engineer - Innovator

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an expert to join a multidisciplinary team developing and evaluating undersea acoustic communication systems. You will build physics-based and signal-level models to support waveform design, algorithms, sensors, and architectures for challenging underwater environments and will advance U.S.

Navy capabilities. The role requires strong MATLAB/Python skills, a relevant engineering degree, and ability to pursue interim and top-secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Knowledge of digital communications, signal processing, acoustics, or a related area
• Experience developing models, simulations, algorithms, or scientific computing applications
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or a comparable scientific programming language
• Able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply models of underwater acoustic communication and end-to-end system performance
• Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses involving channel conditions, hardware limitations, and design parameters
• Analyze laboratory and field-test data and compare measurements with model predictions
• Evaluate and develop new waveforms and processing techniques
• Collaborate with experimental, acoustics, signal-processing, and systems-engineering teams
• Document and communicate technical methods, results, and recommendations

Skills

Digital communications

Signal processing

MATLAB/Python

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Acoustics / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Computer Science

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an expert to join a multidisciplinary team developing and evaluating undersea acoustic communication systems. You will build physics-based and signal-level models to support waveform design, algorithms, sensors, and architectures for challenging underwater environments and will advance U.S.

Navy capabilities. The role requires strong MATLAB/Python skills, a relevant engineering degree, and ability to pursue interim and top-secret