Job Description

Do you want to become an expert in wireless communications?

Are you passionate about learning about the latest wireless technologies?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and want to work in wireless communications, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking to develop engineers to help us give our nation a significant advantage by controlling the wireless communications environment. Our Wireless Cyber Capabilities team focuses on providing the U.S. military and intelligence communities with operational advantages by leveraging software-defined radios, commercial cellular equipment, and machine learning to develop advanced capabilities for research and operational prototypes. To learn more about our work, click here. 

Our engineers apply cutting-edge research to some of the government’s most critical challenges in the following research areas:

• Signals Intelligence
• Wireless Cyber Access
• Resilient Communications

 As a member of our team, you will...

• Be part of a team that leverages wireless communications expertise, software defined radios (SDR), and radio frequency machine learning (RFML) to own the communications environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of wireless communications engineers and software developers to implement wireless communication technology solutions.
• Be exposed to a variety of projects and encouraged to explore what technical focus areas interest you.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of signals & systems or wireless communication concepts
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of software design patterns in a language such as Python, C/C++, VHDL/Verilog, or MATLAB, etc.
• Are able to obtain Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of wireless communication protocols or systems such as Wi-Fi, Cellular (4G-LTE / 5G-NewRadio / NextG), or SATCOM
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) such as Fourier analysis and filtering
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of software defined radio (SDR) frameworks such as GNU Radio
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of machine learning (ML) including frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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