Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

148d•$85,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications? Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities? If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems. 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. 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study.
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. 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

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.
A current 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.