Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Software Developer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • At least three years of relevant software development experience
  • Experience with source control tools (e.g., Git)
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming languages
  • Ability to obtain security clearance (Interim Secret and ultimately Secret level).

Responsibilities

  • Develop programs in C/C++ for desktop and embedded applications
  • Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of signals
  • Validate, test, and demonstrate software in field tests and lab demos

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic warfare technology
  • Collaborative environment with experienced teams in systems engineering and software development
  • Significant contribution to national security initiatives
  • Potential career growth in an innovative technical field
  • Support for obtaining necessary security clearances.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Software Developer to help us build innovative technology applications for the next generation of electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the US and its allies dominate the RF spectrum. You'll be joining our hardworking team of systems engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges in addition to bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping. Your work will be critical to ensure that algorithms work with other components within a collaborative software framework.

As a Software Developer, we will trust you to ...
  • Develop programs in C/C++, for both desktop and embedded applications.
  • Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of communication, data link, radar, and jamming signals.
  • Validate, test, and demonstrate your work in field tests and lab demos.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
  • Have at least three years of relevant software development experience.
  • Have experience with source control tools (such as Git).
  • Have experience with C/C++ programming languages.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security 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 a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
  • Have experience with embedded software development.
  • Have experience working with Linux operating systems.
  • Have experience with other programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Have experience with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA development languages.
  • Have experience in programming for Software Defined Radio (SDR).
  • Have experience working with container technologies (such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc.).
  • Have experience with container orchestration technologies (such as Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.).
  • Are experienced with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.
  • Hold an active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.

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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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