Radar Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated problem solver to help us develop and analyze advanced radar systems within the Air and Missile Defense Sector, the Sensor Systems Engineering Group (A2B). You will work with other APL engineers as well as outside prime contractors and government sponsors. You will engage with a hardworking and enterprising team of scientists and engineers working to develop high-impact solutions for the Nation's defense. We are committed to excellence and strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets. Be part of a team of talented engineers tackling national security challenges!

Requirements

Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field
Have at least 1-year of experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems
Have familiarity with Python, MATLAB, MATLAB Toolboxes, and Microsoft Office products
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively interact with sponsors, management, and working group team members in a fast-paced environment
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret, clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level 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.

Nice To Haves

Have an M.S. in the fields listed above
Have 2+ years experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar or RF systems
Can manage and manipulate large data sets and utilize various machine learning techniques
Have experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages, applying signal processing, ML, stochastic processes, AI, or related subject areas to algorithm development for radar domain problems for phased arrays, dense mediums, digital radar, multi-static radar
Current Secret clearance with an ability to obtain higher-level clearances

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of radar systems utilizing existing high fidelity radar system to understand capabilities and limitations of systems under highly variable operational conditions
Research and develop realizable solutions to gaps and opportunities identified through modeling, simulation, and analysis
Provide insightful documentation on analysis findings and new concepts
Interact with sponsors to understand program priorities, share analysis results, and introduce new concepts
Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, working groups, and program status meetings, either as a presenter or as a reviewer
Participate in meetings and collaborations at Navy and vendor locations
Have the opportunity to develop and propose ideas for APL Internal Research and Development funding