Undersea Acoustic Communications Engineer - Waveform Design

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an acoustic communications engineer to develop physics-based models for underwater systems. You will analyze measurements, evaluate new waveforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance Navy capabilities in challenging environments.

The role requires a strong background in signal processing, acoustics, and computational tools, with a path toward security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of digital communications, signal processing, acoustics, or related area.
• Experience developing models, simulations, algorithms, or scientific computing applications.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent scientific programming language.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility for Interim Secret clearance at start and eventual Top Secret clearance.

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

Modeling/simulations

Scientific computing

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an acoustic communications engineer to develop physics-based models for underwater systems. You will analyze measurements, evaluate new waveforms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance Navy capabilities in challenging environments.

The role requires a strong background in signal processing, acoustics, and computational tools, with a path toward security clearance.