Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer - Electronic Warfare
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Mid level
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Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer - Electronic Warfare
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Retirement contributions, Education assistance program, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance
Posted 27d ago
Apply by Aug 14
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The RF Engineer will design, test, and evaluate ground-based electronic warfare systems to counter UAS and RCIED threats. They will also provide technical support during laboratory and over-the-air field tests while performing data analysis for performance assessments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field and possess at least three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are required.
Full job description
Description
Are you interested in learning to develop, build, and test complex RF systems?
Are you passionate about working with RF hardware and software?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an RF-focused engineer to support the design, test, and evaluation of ground-based electronic warfare (EW) systems to counter UAS (uncrewed aerial systems) and RCIED (radio-controlled improvised explosive devices) threats to protect our warfighters and allies. We develop, integrate, and assess electronic countermeasures and their effectiveness in a high-tech laboratory and on government over-the-air test ranges.
As an RF Electronic Warfare Engineer, you will...
Apply your knowledge of RF electronics and communications technologies to enhance the performance of EW systems to counter UAS and RCIED threats.
Assist Government and Industry partners in the development and technical analysis of current and next-generation EW systems.
Provide technical support during field and laboratory test and evaluation events.
Perform data analysis in support of both pre-test activities and post-test reporting of EW capabilities in over-the-air performance assessments.
Work with other team members in the application of systems engineering, test, and design consistent with government standards and practices for development, evaluation and sustainment of RF electronic systems.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another relevant engineering or technical field.
Have at least three years of relevant experience developing software in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
Have experience with RF test equipment and analog signal analysis concepts.
Have experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques.
Have demonstrated the ability to document and maintain software code bases using tools such as: Gitlab, Bitbucket, and Confluence.
Have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work in a multifunctional, collaborative team environment.
Are willing to occasionally travel to off-site facilities for integration and test events.
Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date. 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...
Performed frequency analysis and implemented signal processing algorithms on embedded hardware.
Experience with: FPGAs, RF link modeling, and/or military and commercial communications systems.
Experience with tactical Electronic Warfare systems used by the US military.
Developed applications on embedded devices or software-defined radios (SDRs).
An active Secret security clearance or higher.
About Us
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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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 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 [email protected].
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.
Minimum Rate
$100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$245,000 Annually
Related keywords
RF EngineeringElectronic WarfareUASRCIEDMATLABPythonCC++Digital Signal ProcessingSystems EngineeringGitlabBitbucketConfluenceEmbedded HardwareSoftware-defined RadiosFPGA
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Offices: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland 20723, US
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