Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Radar Cross Section Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $85K — $195K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree
  • At least 2 years of engineering-related experience in computational electromagnetic theory
  • Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time if needed
  • Eligibility for an Interim Secret level security clearance, ultimately up to Top Secret

Responsibilities

  • Develop radio frequency signatures of various radar targets using computational electromagnetics codes
  • Test and advance computational electromagnetics codes and new models of phenomenologies
  • Create and modify CAD designs for use in computational electromagnetics
  • Plan and conduct RCS measurements of test articles at national facilities

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment utilizing high-performance computing
  • Opportunity to work on advanced radar signature modeling
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology development
  • Potential leadership and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
In this role, you will participate in evolving the state of the art in high fidelity RF signature modeling. You will work on a team utilizing high-performance computing environments to develop detailed signature characterizations that are used in a variety of applications. In addition, you will collaborate with model users and system engineers to enable best use of products.

As a Radar Cross Section Engineer, you will...
  • Use computational electromagnetics codes to develop radio frequency signatures of various radar targets.
  • Participate in developing and testing advances in computational electromagnetics codes and the development of new models of various phenomenologies.
  • Create and/or modify Computer Aided Designs (CAD) of objects to be used in various computational electromagnetics codes.
  • Plan and conduct RCS measurements of various test articles at national facilities.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have a...
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree
  • At least 2 years of engineering-related experience in computational electromagnetic theory and computational methods/mathematics
  • Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time if needed
  • Are able to obtain an 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.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have a...
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field
  • 3+ years of professional experience in radar, aerospace, RF signatures, or other technical-related systems engineering domain
  • Strong background in Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools
  • Leadership experience or interest in assuming leadership roles
  • Experience in CAD software (Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD, etc.).
  • Current TOP SECRET clearance.


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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.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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