Systems Engineering/Software Analysis

Company: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Location: Laurel
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Are you interested in research and development of antennas and advanced RF sensors?
The Sensor Technologies Group has a great opportunity for an antenna system engineer who is motivated to make critical contributions to our nation's defense in the area of advanced antenna systems! In this position, you will work on pioneering RF sensors and phased array technologies.
# Perform system engineering trade studies in support of concept development for new RF sensor systems to meet emerging sponsor requirements.
# Develop and assess antenna architectures, RF apertures, and enabling technologies against system-level performance metrics.
# Design, integrate, and test prototype RF apertures and sensor systems in laboratory, chamber, and field test settings.
# Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to guide program direction.
# S. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent, with a concentration in electromagnetics (EM), RF, or signal processing.
-Experience with commercial computational EM software packages such as FEKO, HFSS, or ADS.
- Strong MATLAB or Python skills.
- Experience with RF lab equipment like network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
- The ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

D. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
Experience with antenna measurement techniques and facilities.
Prior experience with digital array systems, and digital beamforming.
Experience leading teams with multi-faceted technical backgrounds to accomplish system performance objectives.
Ability to obtain a Secret security level clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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