Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Radar Systems 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

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with sensor systems experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering experience.
  • Understanding of radar systems and physics phenomena affecting radar/communications.
  • Familiarity with Python, MATLAB or similar tools and modern development processes.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze tactical-sensor data with a cross-disciplinary team.
  • Identify and solve mission-related problems.
  • Build and apply simulation tools and machine-learning algorithms to large datasets.
  • Develop physics-based simulations for radar and electronic warfare systems.
  • Create instrumentation and algorithms for RF propagation measurements.
  • Troubleshoot sensor performance issues with experts across various fields.
  • Apply machine learning and data science techniques to real-world challenges.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that thrives on innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through advanced technical projects.
  • Engagement in high-impact defense challenges with real-world implications.
  • Work alongside a diverse and expert team in defense technology.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you eager to apply your expertise in radar systems, physics, modeling and simulation, and/or data science to high impact defense challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking Radar System Engineers with one or more years of experience to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy sensors and Land-based Cruise Missile Defense sensor networks, defending against some of the world's most challenging threats in challenging operational environments.

Core Responsibilities
  • Analyze live tactical-sensor data with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver mission-driven solutions.
  • Identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements.
  • Build and apply M&S tools, data-analysis platforms, and machine-learning algorithms to large data sets; develop novel algorithms that solve real-world problems.
  • Develop and refine physics-based simulations that provide new insight into radar, EO/IR, and electronic-warfare system performance in realistic operational environments.
  • Develop novel instrumentation and algorithms for understanding RF propagation effects by directly measuring, recording, and analyzing RF signal measurements.
  • Identify emergent phenomenology, troubleshoot problems affecting sensor performance, and work with a broad network of experts-including prime contractors, government labs, RF-propagation and meteorology specialists, software developers, combat-system engineers, and physicists-to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Apply, machine learning, signal processing, and data science techniques to unprecedented real-world challenges.
  • Advance the state of the art in our core technology areas: signal processing, electromagnetics, software development, and boundary-layer meteorology.


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...
  • A BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent STEM technical discipline, with some sensor systems engineering experience.
  • At least 1 year of engineering-related experience.
  • Strong understanding of radar systems, and/or physics-based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems.
  • Some familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools, and have had some exposure to modern development process (git, GitLab, Jira, or equivalent).
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as 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 MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent STEM technical discipline and additional years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with advanced DoW sensors and combat systems, particularly in the areas described above.
  • Have experience leading technical teams.
  • Have an existing 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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