2026 Graduate - RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

80d • $85,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you passionate about integrating, testing, analyzing, and validating RF hardware through laboratory and field-testing activities? Do you want to be a part of an interdisciplinary team that helps ensure the success of missile defense systems through expertise in RF hardware including wireless datalinks, GPS receivers, and radars? If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering we'd love to have you join the Radio Frequency Engineering Group! We're looking for a RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer to test, evaluate, and integrate RF systems for weapons, with a focus on ensuring their performance and effectiveness in real-world environments.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Have knowledge of RF systems, signal processing, FPGA design (VHDL), software (C++, Python), or data analysis/visualization (MATLAB).
• Are familiar with using one or more types of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, waveform generators, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or RF recorders.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated success while working within a team environment.
• Are able to travel up to 10-25% of the time as needed.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, test, and evaluate RF technologies and systems in hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) facilities and field test settings.
• Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies to validate RF system requirements.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for RF systems through prototyping and experimentation.
• Use anechoic chambers and RF testbeds to characterize system performance and analyze data.
• Collaborate with engineers across APL and external partners.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees