Radar Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you eager to apply your expertise in radar systems, physics, modeling and simulation, and/or data science to high impact defense challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking Radar System Engineers with one or more years of experience to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy sensors and Land-based Cruise Missile Defense sensor networks, defending against some of the world's most challenging threats in challenging operational environments.

Requirements

A BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent STEM technical discipline, with some sensor systems engineering experience.
At least 1 year of engineering-related experience.
Strong understanding of radar systems, and/or physics-based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems.
Some familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools, and have had some exposure to modern development process (git, GitLab, Jira, or equivalent).
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Have a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent STEM technical discipline and additional years of relevant experience.
Experience with advanced DoW sensors and combat systems, particularly in the areas described above.
Have experience leading technical teams.
Have an existing Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyze live tactical-sensor data with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver mission-driven solutions.
Identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements.
Build and apply M&S tools, data-analysis platforms, and machine-learning algorithms to large data sets; develop novel algorithms that solve real-world problems.
Develop and refine physics-based simulations that provide new insight into radar, EO/IR, and electronic-warfare system performance in realistic operational environments.
Develop novel instrumentation and algorithms for understanding RF propagation effects by directly measuring, recording, and analyzing RF signal measurements.
Identify emergent phenomenology, troubleshoot problems affecting sensor performance, and work with a broad network of experts—including prime contractors, government labs, RF-propagation and meteorology specialists, software developers, combat-system engineers, and physicists—to deliver integrated solutions.
Apply, machine learning, signal processing, and data science techniques to unprecedented real-world challenges.
Advance the state of the art in our core technology areas: signal processing, electromagnetics, software development, and boundary-layer meteorology.