Antenna Systems Engineer

7 days ago

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

Are you interested in research and development of antennas and advanced RF sensors?

Do you want to develop experimental hardware systems and components?

If so…

The Sensor Technologies Group has a great opportunity for an antenna system engineer who is motivated to make critical contributions to our nation’s defense in the area of advanced antenna systems In this position, you will work on pioneering RF sensors and phased array technologies.
  1. Perform system engineering trade studies in support of concept development for new RF sensor systems to meet emerging sponsor requirements.
  2. Develop and assess antenna architectures, RF apertures, and enabling technologies against system-level performance metrics.
  3. Design, integrate, and test prototype RF apertures and sensor systems in laboratory, chamber, and field test settings.
  4. Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to guide program direction.
  5. Engage in opportunities to translate findings into whitepapers, conference talks, journal articles, or other internal or external publications

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have

  • An M.S. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent, with a concentration in electromagnetics (EM), RF, or signal processing.
  • 5 years of experience in developing phased array radar, EW, or communications systems.
  • Experience with commercial computational EM software packages such as FEKO, HFSS, or ADS.
  • Strong MATLAB or Python skills.
  • Experience with RF lab equipment like network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have

  • Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
  • Experience with antenna measurement techniques and facilities.
  • Exposure to antenna design techniques to support wide bandwidths, dual-polarization, and conformal apertures.
  • Prior experience with digital array systems, and digital beamforming.
  • Familiarity with radar waveform design and signal processing.
  • Experience leading teams with multi-faceted technical backgrounds to accomplish system performance objectives.
  • Experience with pursuing and receiving research funding from external organizations.

Special Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a Secret security level clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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About Us

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.


Minimum Rate

$90,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$220,000 Annually
Antenna Systems Engineer at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) summary:

An Antenna Systems Engineer is responsible for the research and development of advanced antenna systems and RF sensors, focusing on experimental hardware systems. This role involves system engineering trade studies, developing antenna architectures, and testing prototype RF systems in various settings to support national defense initiatives. Candidates typically hold an M.S. in electrical engineering or related fields with significant experience in phased array radar and RF lab equipment.


Keywords:

Antenna Systems, RF Sensors, Phased Array Technology, Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, Prototyping, Defense Technology, Research and Development, System Engineering

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