Photonic Systems Firmware Engineer

2 months ago


Laurel MD, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time

Do you love to work in optical communications?
Are you searching for meaningful work leveraging FPGAs and microprocessors for advanced photonic applications?
We are seeking an engineer to help us advance our capabilities in optical communications and synchronization of distributed systems. As a member of the Advanced Technologies section in the Optics and Photonics group, you will work at the intersection of digital and photonic systems. You will contribute to projects in optical communications, precision synchronization, and control of advanced photonic systems for state-of-the-art applications. Our team is committed to staff mentoring, development, and continuing education.
Your primary responsibility will be supporting the development of digital control systems for optical communications, precision synchronization, and other advanced applications.
You will also read, interpret, and design schematics for subsystems that bridge the digital, RF, and optical domains.
You will communicate your results through writing and slides to task leads, and program leadership.
You will support the development and fielding of advanced photonic prototypes for multiple applications.

Possess a BS in computer or electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline
Have 3+ years of experience developing firmware and software for optical communications and precision synchronization applications.
Are willing and able to travel to field sites, and work in a laboratory environment.
Are able to obtain a/an Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Possess a MS in computer or electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline
Have 5+ years of experience developing firmware and software for optical communications and precision synchronization applications.

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. 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.



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