Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Experience in design, test, and development of electrical hardware and software systems.
  • Prototyping experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, sensors, or power electronics.
  • Programming proficiency in C, C++, Python or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with electronic design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence) and simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Experience in testing and measurement of electrical systems using oscilloscopes and related equipment.
  • Strong communication skills for effective design documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mixed-signal electronic systems including power electronics, firmware, and PCBs.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to capture requirements and validate designs.
  • Showcase designs during reviews and produce documentation for fabrication and operation.
  • Own the integration, test, and deployment of electrical systems into mission-critical platforms.
  • Contribute to technologies for spacecraft, autonomous systems, and national security.

Benefits

  • Mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Opportunity to work on projects supporting the US Department of Defense and NASA.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in various cutting-edge fields.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an engineer to help us design, analyze, test and deploy advanced electrical and embedded systems. You will work alongside and learn from a team of experienced engineers while contributing to exciting projects that support the US Department of Defense and NASA. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers while progressively taking ownership of increasingly complex technical challenges. Our team strives to develop, apply, and maintain deep expertise in electrical and embedded systems.

As a member of our team, you will:
  • Design and develop mixed-signal electronic systems including power electronics, embedded firmware, FPGA interfaces, sensor electronics, motor control, communications hardware, and custom printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to capture requirements, design circuits, select components, and validate designs through modeling and simulation.
  • Showcase your work at design reviews and produce crucial documentation for communication, fabrication and operation of your designs.
  • Own the integration, test, and deployment of your electrical systems into larger mission-critical platforms.
  • Contribute to technologies that enable spacecraft, autonomous systems, advanced sensing, hypersonics, cyber systems, and national security missions.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Experience in the design, test, and development of electrical hardware and software systems through coursework, research, personal projects, or previous work experience.
  • Experience designing or prototyping electronic circuitry employing microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs, sensors, or power electronics.
  • Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
  • Experience with electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence, and simulation tools such as SPICE or MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience in the test and measurement of electrical systems via the use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to document designs and results.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.


You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

  • Possess a Master's or dual degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Have technical leadership experience.
  • Have experience with Linux and real time operating systems.
  • Have experience with FPGA development using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog.
  • Have experience in controls or digital signal processing.
  • Have experience developing embedded firmware for STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex-M, or similar microcontroller platforms.
  • Have software development skills suitable for developing automation tools, test interfaces, etc.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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