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Electrical Engineer for RF Systems Development

2 months ago

London, Kentucky, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and analyzing RF systems, including Electronic Warfare, Radar, High Energy Laser (HEL), and High Power Microwave (HPM) systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform system-level RF analysis, including link budgets, propagation effects, and lethality assessments.
  • Evaluate lethality and effectiveness of RF and HPM systems against air and missile threats through experimentation, simulation, and analysis.
  • Propose, analyze, and test novel RF concepts, including at the system level, novel waveforms, new hardware designs, etc.
  • Understand kill chain integration of RF and HPM systems, working with systems engineers, combat system experts, and sensor experts to evaluate or perform activities such as end-to-end mission modeling, technical concept design, requirements definition, development phases, technical reviews, budget and schedule development.
  • As needed, perform analog, RF circuit, amplifier, and/or antenna design, simulation, development, and test.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related fields.
  • Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, C++, Java, or similar.
  • Ability to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain Secret level clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Willingness to accommodate flexible hours for system-level testing and integration activities, infrequent travel to customer or sponsor locations, and integration and test sites.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Currently hold or able to obtain Top Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance.
  • Skilled in and/or have knowledge of one or more of: RF or Optical propagation, system design, or testing.
  • Previous academic or professional experience developing, testing, or modeling EW, HPM, or HEL weapon systems and their effectiveness.
  • Experience designing and executing conducted and radiated RF experiments, including scripting instrument control, data collection, and documentation.
  • Experience with RF circuit principles and microwave and electromagnetic tools and simulators such as ADS, Microwave Office, and/or HFSS.
  • Familiarity with a mechanical CAD package (SOLIDWORKS or AutoCAD).
  • Experience with layout and schematic capture tools such as Mentor and Altium.
About 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. 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.

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.