Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer for SO at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Are you passionate about providing real, immediate impact to the country’s toughest national security problems?

Do you love developing and/or analyzing complex RF / microwave systems, waveforms, and wireless communications devices?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Our team provides creative solutions and systems for Special Operations missions in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We are seeking talented engineers, scientists, and software developers to help us deliver groundbreaking capabilities to our sponsors.

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting our government sponsors by developing, analyzing, and implementing Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM) systems and threat device defeat techniques to protect military personnel. Potential threats include all manner of wireless devices and systems, including advanced wireless communications systems.

As a RF Systems Engineer, you will …

• Evaluate next generation Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM) systems while developing advanced techniques to defeat wireless threats
• Perform tear down analyses and reverse engineer wireless devices
• Analyze wireless communications systems robustness to interference
• Work with ECM system vendors to optimize performance and effectiveness
• Devise and participate in field tests to evaluate threat defeat effectiveness

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience developing and analyzing RF / Microwave circuits and systems, including RF digital communications systems
• Well versed 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
• Skilled in RF and microwave test measurements / concepts and test equipment, including network analyzers, vector signal generators, vector signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to generate effective proposals and technical reports.

• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently or manage a team of engineers, and demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• The ability to work on-site at APL's main campus as well as at commercial and government test sites.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by start date, and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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...

• • Team leadership and / or project management experience
  • Electronic warfare (EW) applications experience, including Electronic Support (ES), Force Protection (FP), Electronic Attack (EA), and Counter Unmanned Systems (CUxS)
  • Matlab experience simulating RF systems, including digitally modulated waveforms, receivers and transmitters
  • System level knowledge of digital signal processing architectures to process and respond to detected received signals
  • Familiarity with antenna types, patterns, and measurement techniques
  • Experience developing automated test programs to characterize RF transmitters and receivers
  • Hold a TS/SCI security clearance
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Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.