Digital Signal Processing Engineer for Position, Navigation and Timing Applications

4 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Signal Processing Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a member of our team, you will design and implement sophisticated signal processing algorithms for applications in telemetry, radio navigation, and other RF systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in signal processing and a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex problems. You will work closely with our team of engineers and scientists to design, develop, and test GPS receivers for post-processing applications and challenged RF environment use cases.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing signal processing algorithms for position, navigation, and timing systems
  • Developing and testing GPS receivers for post-processing applications and challenged RF environment use cases
  • Collaborating with the team to design and qualify flight electronics packages that collect and telemeter data on reentry system tests
  • Briefing sponsors and working groups to effectively communicate proposed concepts, solutions, and analysis

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent technical discipline
  • 3 or more years of demonstrated experience working in algorithm, hardware, or software development relating to Position, Navigation, and Timing systems and/or Test and Evaluation Systems of PNT systems
  • Proficiency in scientific programming languages such as Matlab or Python, modern C++, and software development methodologies
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance

APL offers 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 opportunities.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $220,000 Annually



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