Job Description

Do you love applying your signal processing experience to solve complex problems in the RF domain, in particular, electronic warfare?

Are you willing to take chances with new and creative methods to solve the nations toughest challenges?

Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative Signal Processing Engineer to help us build innovative technology applications for the next generation of electronic warfare systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the US and its allies dominate the RF spectrum. You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. You will contribute to a variety of interesting projects in a team environment that fosters inclusion and diversity of thought.

As a Signal Processing Engineer, you will...

• Develop novel concepts to defeat enemy radar and communication systems; This work will involve a multitude of sub-disciplines in the signal processing field.
• Study current and future radar and communication systems and evaluate their performance.
• Participate in the end to end modeling and performance evaluation of new systems being designed.
• Participate in prototyping of new concepts.
• Brief sponsors and internal APL staff.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...

• Possess a Master's degree in engineering with a concentration in signal processing, or another related discipline.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience related to signal processing design and analysis.
• Have strong MATLAB or Python programming experience.
• Have taken coursework in estimation and detection theory, communication systems, statistical signal processing or equivalent.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

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

• Possess a Ph.D. in signal processing, estimation theory or another related discipline.
• Have at least ten years of experience in the signal processing field.
• Have experience with field testing, software defined radios, Xilinx System Generator, or MATLAB HDL Coder.
• Have experience modeling interferometry, space time adaptive processing, synthetic aperture radar, clutter, or trackers and C++ experience.
• Have experience leading small technical teams and communicating with stakeholders.
• Currently hold an active security clearance.

Why work at 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. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. 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.

At APL, 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. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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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.

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