Radar Systems Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated problem solver to help us develop and analyze advanced radar systems within the Air and Missile Defense Sector, the Sensor Systems Engineering Group (A2B).

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of radar systems utilizing existing high fidelity radar system to understand capabilities and limitations of systems under highly variable operational conditions.
• Research and develop realizable solutions to gaps and opportunities identified through modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Provide insightful documentation on analysis findings and new concepts.
• Interact with sponsors to understand program priorities, share analysis results, and introduce new concepts.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchanges, working groups, and program status meetings, either as a presenter or as a reviewer.
• Participate in meetings and collaborations at Navy and vendor locations.
• Develop and propose ideas for APL Internal Research and Development funding.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• Have at least 1-year of experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar, or RF systems.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, MATLAB Toolboxes, and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with sponsors, management, and working group team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.

Additional Qualifications

• Have an M.S. in the fields listed above.
• Have 2+ years experience in Aerospace, Hypersonics, Radar or RF systems.
• Possess experience managing and manipulating large data sets and utilizing various machine learning techniques.
• Have experience scripting and coding in a variety of languages, applying signal processing, ML, stochastic processes, AI, or related subject areas to algorithm development for radar domain problems for phased arrays, dense mediums, digital radar, multi-static radar.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, while fostering a culture of collaboration, coordination, creativity, and initiative. We value earnest communication, technical effort, and positive mindsets. Join us to be part of a team of talented engineers tackling national security challenges!