Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

87d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems! As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats, support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development, and provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems. You will translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans and communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations. You will work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field with at least seven years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study with at least three years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, or media access layers of communications systems.
Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
Familiarity with some of the following: geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design.
The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

At least ten years of experience in commercial and/or government communication engineering.
A wide breadth and depth of wireless systems knowledge.
Demonstrated expertise with end to end comms system design.
Recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.
An active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.