Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory-posted 2 months ago
$85,000 - $155,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Laurel, MD
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

Do you have interest in communications and network engineering? Are you searching for meaningful work to solve critical communications challenges involving the defense of the US? If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree and want to work in developing solutions for communications and networking challenges, we would love to have you join our team! We are seeking multiple Communications and Software Engineers eager to learn new skills as you join a hardworking multi-disciplinary team responsible for problem solving, designing, and developing solutions to provide access to real-time information for our government sponsors. Our team is committed to performing networking systems engineering research, design, analysis, experimentation, and prototyping of wired, wireless, virtual, and space-based networks and networking technology! Throughout a career with our team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical domain expertise, gain knowledge in adjacent areas, and make contributions to solve real-world challenges.

  • Researching solutions and engineering cutting-edge secure communications and networking technologies in support of national security missions.
  • Designing, developing, and testing software as part of user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more.
  • Developing wired and wireless Internet Protocol (IP) network technology, designs, and architectures.
  • Evaluating operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory and field testing, and presenting the findings to sponsors.
  • Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree.
  • Have experience writing software in Python, MATLAB or other programming languages.
  • Can work effectively both independently and in teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Meet at least two of the following four criteria: Exposure to principles of wired and wireless communications; Experience in communications systems, signal processing, modeling and simulation, evaluation or developmental testing; Understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and software best practices; Exposure to fundamentals of networking, including the TCP/IP stack and basic behaviors of the protocols involved.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and are ultimately able to obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
  • Have knowledge of computer network technologies including protocols and hardware (e.g., routers and switches).
  • Experience inspecting and evaluating network topologies, traffic flows, and packet structure using tools such as iperf, Wireshark, and nmap.
  • Have knowledge of software development including a strong understanding of modern software development practices and tools, including: version control systems, issue trackers, and test frameworks.
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment with several of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, C, Bash.
  • Have knowledge of communication systems including wireless technologies such as satellite communications, 5G (and beyond) cellular communications, or High Frequency radio.
  • Experience using software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, attenuator banks.
  • Hold an active Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Generous benefits including a robust education assistance program.
  • Unparalleled retirement contributions.
  • Healthy work/life balance.
  • 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.
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