Wireless Communications Engineer

3 weeks ago

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

Are you passionate about understanding how wireless systems work and would like to try to break them? Our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, protocol analysis, vulnerability research, and developing cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems.

About Us:

We have custom facilities specifically tailored to analyzing complex RF and communications systems as well as general reverse engineering labs where you can help bridge these two specializations. Share RF domain expertise while learning from expert hardware and software reverse engineers.

Job Description:

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a field relevant to the duties as described above. Have knowledge in the design and analysis of wireless communications systems or signal processing possessing the following skills: antenna design, link budgets, modulation schemes, signal detection, error correction codes, multiplexing and interleaving.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate secure wireless communication solutions into larger systems
  • Develop and maintain software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks and concepts
  • Analyze and test embedded systems for vulnerabilities
  • Design and implement secure wireless communication protocols and systems

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range of $125,000 - $165,000 per year, based on experience
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
  • The opportunity to work on high-impact projects that make a difference in national security

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