Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Radar Systems Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems.
  • Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance as a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze high-fidelity radar systems to assess capabilities under variable conditions.
  • Develop solutions through modeling, simulation, and analysis of radar systems.
  • Document analysis findings and propose new concepts clearly and comprehensively.
  • Engage with program sponsors to align on priorities and share results.
  • Present and participate in design reviews and program meetings as needed.
  • Collaborate at Navy and vendor locations to contribute insights.
  • Propose ideas for APL's Internal Research and Development funding.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment dedicated to innovation in defense technology.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact solutions for national security.
  • Engagement with prime contractors and government sponsors.
  • Access to resources for professional development.
  • Possibility to contribute to internal research projects.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you interested in developing advanced radar systems to make an impact on our nation's defense?

Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to advancing the state of the art in radar systems?

How about contributing to the design and test algorithms for defense against missiles, including but not limited to Hypersonics?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated problem solver to help us develop and analyze advanced radar systems within the Air and Missile Defense Sector, the Sensor Systems Engineering Group (A2B). You will work with other APL engineers as well as outside prime contractors and government sponsors. You will engage with a hardworking and enterprising team of scientists and engineers working to develop high-impact solutions for the Nation's defense. We are committed to excellence and strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets. Be part of a team of talented engineers tackling national security challenges!

As a Radar Systems Engineer, you will...
  • Conduct analysis of radar systems utilizing existing high fidelity radar system to understand capabilities and limitations of systems under highly variable operational conditions
  • Research and develop realizable solutions to gaps and opportunities identified through modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Provide insightful documentation on analysis findings and new concepts
  • Interact with sponsors to understand program priorities, share analysis results, and introduce new concepts
  • Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, working groups, and program status meetings, either as a presenter or as a reviewer
  • Participate in meetings and collaborations at Navy and vendor locations
  • Have the opportunity to develop and propose ideas for APL Internal Research and Development funding

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field
  • Have at least 1-year of experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems
  • Have familiarity with Python, MATLAB, MATLAB Toolboxes, and Microsoft Office products
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively interact with sponsors, management, and working group team members in a fast-paced environment
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret, 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...
  • Have an M.S. in the fields listed above
  • Have 2+ years experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar or RF systems
  • Can manage and manipulate large data sets and utilize various machine learning techniques
  • Have experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages, applying signal processing, ML, stochastic processes, AI, or related subject areas to algorithm development for radar domain problems for phased arrays, dense mediums, digital radar, multi-static radar
  • Current Secret clearance with an ability to obtain higher-level clearances

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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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