2027 Graduate - RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an RF Systems Evaluation and Integration Engineer to test, evaluate, and integrate RF systems, with a focus on ensuring effectiveness in real-world environments and driving innovation for the next generation of missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, test, and evaluate RF technologies and systems in hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) facilities and field test settings.
• Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and methodologies to validate RF system requirements.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for RF systems through prototyping and experimentation.
• Use anechoic chambers and RF testbeds to characterize system performance and analyze data.
• Collaborate with engineers across APL and external partners.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Have knowledge of RF systems, signal processing, FPGA design (VHDL), software (C++, Python), or data analysis/visualization (MATLAB).
• Are familiar with using one or more types of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, waveform generators, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or RF recorders.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated success while working within a team environment.
• Are able to travel up to 10–25% of the time as needed.
• The classified nature of this position will require the selected applicant to be physically present on-site at our Laurel, Maryland campus on a regular basis. Occasional telework may be considered for this position.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret 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.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.

Pay

Minimum $85,000 annually; maximum $165,000 annually.