Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Radar System Engineer - Maritime and Next-Generation Radars

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $85K — $195K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • At least 1 year of engineering-related experience
  • Interest in understanding radar systems and physics-based phenomena
  • Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar analysis tools
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Apply technical skills to creatively identify and solve problems
  • Utilize signal and data processing tools on large data sets
  • Conduct in-depth analysis to determine performance issues
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and developers
  • Engage in systems engineering with combat and missile systems
  • Present findings to internal stakeholders and sponsors
  • Expand radar knowledge with guidance from experts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on next-generation radar systems
  • Collaborative environment with experts in the field
  • Access to advanced technology and tools
  • Potential for growth and leadership opportunities
  • Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art simulations.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you interested in playing a critical role in fielding the US Navy's next-generation family of radars? Are you interested in developing new capabilities for legacy Navy radars? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment with an integrated team of highly motivated radar engineers, scientists, and software developers? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

The Sensor Algorithms and Analysis Group is seeking a Radar System Engineer to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy radars and to expand the capabilities of existing Surface Navy radars. You will help identify problems that impact mission requirements and will have the opportunity to propose novel solutions and algorithms that improve performance. You will also study and perform detailed analysis on advanced radar performance using high-fidelity physics-based simulations. This work often extends into systems engineering tasking that involves integration of radar, combat system, and missile simulations.

As a Radar System Engineer, you will...
  • Creatively apply your technical skills to identify and solve problems
  • Apply signal and data processing tools, and disciplines including machine learning and optimization, to large data sets
  • Perform detailed, deep-dive analysis to root-cause performance observations and drive design
  • Work as part of a team of radar system engineers, analysts, scientists, and software developers
  • Collaborate with combat system and missile engineers in systems engineering tasking
  • Present analysis both internally and to sponsors and prime contractors to advise and guide program direction
  • Grow your radar knowledge under the tutelage of radar subject matter experts

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 1 year of engineering-related experience
  • Enthusiasm for and interest in to gaining an understanding of radars and/or physics-based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems
  • 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/SCI 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, hypersonics, 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 with advanced DoD radars and combat systems
  • Top Secret/SCI 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.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
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