Signal Processing / Communications Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Group, our dedicated multidisciplinary staff work side-by-side in the lab and in the field to develop and deploy ISR sensors, payloads and vehicles. Our group also has a growing body of work focused on novel waveforms, approaches, and algorithms for communications in the underwater acoustic channel as well as in RF. These systems are engineered to accomplish critical missions for our government sponsors. The people who work here embrace challenges, adapt to dynamic environments, and are continually looking to advance their technical and leadership skills. Our senior staff are passionate about mentoring and coaching junior staff to continue to strengthen our impactful teams. We are seeking an experienced Signal Processing and Communications Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing algorithms with an emphasis on underwater communication and localization techniques. You will implement algorithms in embedded systems for real-time operation. Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of our technology, allowing us to provide state-of-the-art solutions to our sponsors!

Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Engineering or closely related field with an emphasis on signal processing and communications.
At least 3 years of relevant signal processing experience.
Experience in designing and implementing signal processing algorithms.
Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB for signal processing and algorithm development.
Familiarity with embedded systems design and hardware implementation of signal processing algorithms.
Strong multi-tasking and engineering/analytical skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desire to travel to CONUS/OCONUS field test locations such as the desert, mountains, or ocean for up to 15% of your time.
An active Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
At least 5 years of relevant signal processing experience.
Experience in designing and implementing communication systems.
Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques and algorithms used in underwater communication and localization systems.
Solid understanding of underwater acoustics principles, including sound propagation, signal processing, and channel modeling.
Effectively led and interacted with teams of different experience levels and academic backgrounds.
An active Top Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Design communication waveforms, protocols and systems tailored to mission objectives.
Implement algorithms efficiently in real-time embedded systems.
Conduct simulations and modeling of communication channels to analyze performance and optimize system designs.
Develop signal processing algorithms for detection, classification, demodulation and localization.
Implement modulators, demodulators and system controllers on embedded hardware.
Perform laboratory and field testing of systems to evaluate their performance and validate design concepts.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate systems into larger platforms or vehicles.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in communications technology and participate in research efforts.
Document engineering processes, design specifications, and test results for internal and external use.