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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics with a focus on signal processing or related field
  • Minimum of seven years of relevant signal processing design and analysis experience
  • Proficient in MATLAB or Python programming
  • Must be able to obtain an Interim Secret level clearance and ultimately a TS/SCI level security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Develop novel concepts to counter adversarial radar and communication systems
  • Study and evaluate existing and future radar systems
  • Conduct end-to-end modeling and performance evaluations of new system designs
  • Prototype innovative solutions based on research findings
  • Brief stakeholders and sponsors on project progress and outcomes

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovative solutions
  • Opportunity to work on projects contributing to national defense
  • Engagement with advanced electronic warfare technologies
  • Potential for professional development through challenging assignments
  • Access to a network of experts in system engineering and related fields
Full Job 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 Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics with a concentration in signal processing, or another related discipline. • Have at least seven 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 Master's or 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. #LI-AG1 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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