2027 PhD Graduate - Radio Systems Scientist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Radio Systems Scientist who will test, evaluate, and integrate RF systems, helping ensure their effectiveness in real-world environments and driving innovation in the next generation of missile defense systems. The position involves integrating, testing, and evaluating RF technologies and systems in hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) facilities and field test settings. Responsibilities include developing algorithms and techniques for processing and visualizing RF data, developing modeling and simulation tools to predict real-world performance of RF systems, recommending improvements for RF systems through prototyping and experimentation, using anechoic chambers and RF testbeds to characterize system performance, and collaborating with engineers across APL and external partners.

Requirements

PhD, or will have PhD in near future, in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering, or another related technical field.
Experience in designing and performing experiments, as well as generating analyses and visualizations of experimental data.
Deep knowledge of at least one of the following: Wireless communications, GPS systems, radar and remote sensing, high-performance or GPU-based computing, or digital signal processing on embedded hardware.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated success while working within a team environment.
Familiarity with using one or more types of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, waveform generators, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or RF recorders
Able to travel up to 10-20% of the time as needed.
Able to be present on-site at our Laurel, Maryland campus on a regular basis due to the classified nature of this position. Occasional telework may be considered.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

Integrating, testing, and evaluating RF technologies and systems in hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) facilities and field test settings
Developing algorithms and techniques for processing and visualizing RF data
Developing modeling and simulation tools to predict real-world performance of RF systems
Recommending improvements for RF systems through prototyping and experimentation
Using anechoic chambers and RF testbeds to characterize system performance
Collaborating with engineers across APL and external partners