Job Description
Salary: $90,000 - 230,000 per year Requirements:
- We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
- A Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience developing and analyzing RF / Microwave circuits and systems, including RF digital communications systems
- A strong foundation in the development of wireless link budgets, radio wave propagation concepts, and RF circuit cascade analyses
- Comprehensive understanding of digital signal processing, including digital modulation and demodulation concepts and signal coding
- Proficiency in RF and microwave test measurements and concepts, as well as familiarity with test equipment like network analyzers, vector signal generators, vector signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to craft effective proposals and technical reports
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills, capability to work independently or manage a team of engineers, and experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to work on-site at our main campus as well as at commercial and government test sites
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date, with the potential to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)
- You will stand out if you also have:
- Team leadership and/or project management experience
- Experience in electronic warfare applications such as Electronic Support, Force Protection, Electronic Attack, and Counter Unmanned Systems
- Proficiency in Matlab for simulating RF systems including digitally modulated waveforms, receivers, and transmitters
- System-level knowledge of digital signal processing architectures for processing and responding to detected received signals
- Familiarity with antenna types, patterns, and measurement techniques
- Experience developing automated test programs to characterize RF transmitters and receivers
- A current TS/SCI security clearance
Responsibilities: - As a member of our team, I will support our government sponsors by developing, analyzing, and implementing Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM) systems and threat device defeat techniques to protect military personnel from potential wireless threats. My primary duties will include:
- Evaluating next-generation ECM systems while creating advanced techniques to defeat wireless threats
- Conducting teardown analyses and reverse engineering wireless devices
- Analyzing wireless communications systems for robustness against interference
- Collaborating with ECM system vendors to optimize performance and effectiveness
- Developing and participating in field tests to evaluate the effectiveness of threat defeat techniques
Technologies: - Support
- Matlab
- Network
- Security
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More:
At the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), we are dedicated to tackling our nation’s most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant culture where employees can thrive, grow, and connect with inspiring teammates. We celebrate diversity and encourage creativity, while also offering generous benefits, including education assistance, robust retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. We are located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, and we invite qualified applicants to join us in making a real and immediate impact on national security.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals, including those with disabilities, during the hiring process. Should you require assistance, please reach out to us.
Job Tags
Full time, Interim role, Immediate start,