Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 weeks ago
Wireless Communications Research Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. They are seeking Wireless Communications Engineers to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for military and government sponsors, focusing on wireless communications systems engineering and advanced capabilities.
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Responsibilities
You will conduct wireless communication systems engineering research activities in support of Cyber Operations, Special Operations, and Homeland Protection Mission Areas
You will be responsible for researching and developing innovative solutions for military and Government sponsors
You will apply problem solving and analysis to areas related to telecommunications, remote sensing, anomaly detection, etc
You will lead the research and development of innovative solutions to solve complex problems in the field of wireless communications
You will identify appropriate algorithms and approaches for solving critical communications problems using advanced signal processing, data processing, and machine learning techniques
You will develop software prototypes of novel signal processing approaches
You will document work in formal technical reports and informal memoranda and present work to sponsors and the technical community
You will support testing of prototype and operational systems working closely with sponsors to ensure mission success
Qualification
Required
Have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field
Have at least five years of relevant experience in wireless communications engineering
Have demonstrated, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills along with effective oral and written communications skills
Are capable of working on projects independently
Have the ability to travel within the continental United States; Travel to sponsor sites local to APL may also be required
Have 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
Preferred
Have at least five years of experience in commercial and/or government Wireless Communications Engineering
Have hands-on experience in some combination of the following implementation languages: MATLAB, Python, C++/C, PyTorch, Tensorflow
Can demonstrate recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs
Hold an active Top Secret clearance or higher
Benefits
Robust education assistance program
Unparalleled retirement contributions
Healthy work/life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Training and development
Company
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-01-17Grant
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