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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Wireless Communications Research Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

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.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Wireless Communications EngineeringMachine LearningSignal ProcessingMATLABPythonC++/CPyTorchTensorflowTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

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.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees