Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Signal Processing Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics focusing on signal processing or related field.
  • Minimum five years of experience in signal processing design and analysis.
  • Proficient in MATLAB or Python programming.
  • Ability to obtain Interim Secret level clearance and ultimately TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop novel concepts to counter adversarial radar and communication systems.
  • Evaluate current and future radar systems and assess their performance.
  • Engage in end-to-end modeling and performance evaluation of new system designs.
  • Prototype innovative concepts for electronic warfare.
  • Conduct briefings for sponsors and internal APL staff.

Benefits

  • Generous education assistance program.
  • Robust retirement contributions.
  • Healthy work/life balance.
  • Vibrant and welcoming workplace culture.
  • Commitment to diversity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a creative signal processing engineer to help us build innovative technology applications for the next generation of electronic warfare systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the US and its allies dominate the RF spectrum. You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. You will contribute to a variety of interesting projects in a team environment.

As a Signal Processing Engineer, you will ...
  • Develop novel concepts to defeat adversarial radar and communication systems; This work will involve a multitude of sub-disciplines in the signal processing field.
  • Study current and future radar systems and evaluate their performance.
  • Be involved in the end-to-end modeling and performance evaluation of new systems being designed.
  • Be involved in prototyping of new concepts.
  • Brief sponsors and internal APL staff.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...
  • Have earned a Master's degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics with a concentration in signal processing, or another related discipline.
  • Have at least five years of relevant experience related to signal processing design and analysis.
  • Have strong MATLAB or Python programming experience.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level security 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 earned a Ph.D. in signal processing, estimation theory or another related discipline.
  • Have at least ten years of experience in the signal processing field.
  • Have experience modeling electronic protection (EP) algorithms, seekers, angle estimation, digital arrays, space time adaptive processing, clutter, or trackers and C++ experience.
  • Have experience leading small technical teams and communicating with stakeholders.


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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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