Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

RF/HWIL Test & Analysis Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical, Computer, or related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience with RF test equipment or RF analysis
  • Proficient in MATLAB, Python, C++, or C
  • Willing to work occasional nights/weekends
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Participate in RF test and analysis efforts in the lab
  • Contribute to hardware and software tools
  • Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Work in a high visibility environment influencing sponsor decisions
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and scientists

Benefits

  • Supportive environment fostering development and collaboration
  • Opportunities to work on impactful projects
  • High visibility in test results impacting key decisions
  • Potential for involvement in classified projects with security clearance
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an RF T&E engineer to help with T&E of various data-links. As a member of our team, you can contribute to planning, performing, standardizing, or improving our various test efforts. You would be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists from different sectors across APL. We are passionate about supporting our sponsor's mission and our team is committed to encouraging an environment centered on development and collaboration.

As a RF/HWIL Test & Analysis Engineer you will...
  • Work in a dynamic and high visibility environment in which your test results and analysis products directly impact sponsor and industry partner decisions and designs.
  • Your primary responsibility will be participating in various RF test and analysis efforts across our lab.
  • You will have the opportunity to contribute to existing hardware and software tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a BS in Electrical, Computer, other Engineering specialty, or other related technical field.
  • Have at least 3 years of experience working with RF test equipment or performing RF analysis tasks.
  • Able to use and write software tools in MATLAB, Python, C++, or C.
  • Are willing and able to work the occasional nights/weekends to support sponsor needs.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by 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 MS in Electrical, Computer, other Engineering specialty, or other related technical field.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience working with RF test equipment or performing RF analysis tasks.
  • Able to develop software tools in MATLAB, Python, C++, or C to automate test and evaluation efforts.
  • Have a Secret security clearance or above with eligibility to work SAP programs.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 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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