Radar Cross Section Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves advancing radio frequency (RF) signature analysis capability using innovative tools in a creative environment with an integrated team of radar engineers, scientists, and software developers. The engineer will participate in evolving the state of the art in high fidelity RF signature modeling, utilizing high-performance computing environments to develop detailed signature characterizations for various applications. Collaboration with model users and system engineers is expected to ensure the best use of products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree
At least 2 years of engineering-related experience in computational electromagnetic theory and computational methods/mathematics
Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time if needed
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field
3+ years of professional experience in radar, aerospace, RF signatures, or other technical-related systems engineering domain
Strong background in Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools
Leadership experience or interest in assuming leadership roles
Experience in CAD software (Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD, etc.).
Current TOP SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

Use computational electromagnetics codes to develop radio frequency signatures of various radar targets.
Participate in developing and testing advances in computational electromagnetics codes and the development of new models of various phenomenologies.
Create and/or modify Computer Aided Designs (CAD) of objects to be used in various computational electromagnetics codes.
Plan and conduct RCS measurements of various test articles at national facilities.