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RF Systems Engineer, Electromagnetic Systems Specialist
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled RF Systems Engineer to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. As an RF Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing innovative algorithms for surface radar and electronic warfare (EW) maritime electromagnetic systems.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, model, and simulate complex surface maritime radar and EW problems.
- Analyze current and future RF systems to understand limitations and provide recommendations for new concepts and future capabilities.
- Develop and present technical reports and proposals to project sponsors and stakeholders.
- Participate in internal and external test and evaluation events to collect and analyze data.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field.
- Professional experience in advanced signal processing, communications engineering, and radar/EW engineering/analysis.
- Working knowledge of RF propagation, RF signal processing, radar cross section (RCS), RF filtering, transmitter and receiver fundamentals, and antennas.
- Experience with Matlab for modeling, data analysis, and algorithm development.
- Programming experience in Python, C++, or Java.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to write and present technical topics to peers, managers, and external customers.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of national intelligence databases.
- Demonstrated experience in radar waveform design, target detection, and tracking.
- Experience leading and performing technical studies and analyses, modeling and simulation of advanced RF, communications, or signal processing applications.
- Experience working with electronic warfare (EW), intelligence sensors, surveillance radars, over-the-horizon radar, or other electromagnetic systems.
- Experience using RF test and measurement equipment and familiarity with GNU Radio and/or VHDL/Verliog.
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
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