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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Graduate - Wireless Communications and Networked Systems Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is focused on solving critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking a passionate graduate for the Wireless Communications and Networked Systems Engineer role, where the candidate will design communication systems and work on resilient networks for special operations and intelligence communities.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design communication systems that adapt to unique and dynamic operational environments

Orchestrate and analyze resilient networks spanning unconventional domains

Work with technologies that may include, wired, wireless (RF & optical) links, line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS)/Satellite communication links, IP networking, RF systems, protocols, software defined radio (SDR), 5G (and beyond) cellular

Have the opportunity to engage with sponsors to understand and tackle their toughest problems

Research, advance, and apply new technologies to address evolving threats

Qualification

Digital Signal ProcessingCommunication TheoryC/C++ ProgrammingSoftware Defined RadioNetworking ProtocolsMATLAB ScriptingPython ScriptingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of digital signal processing, physics, and communication theory; programming in C/C++, C#, or Java, and scripting with MATLAB, Python, or other languages

Work effectively in small, multi-disciplinary teams

Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret/SCI level security 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 classroom or professional work experience with software defined radios and/or operational communication systems

Have a background in software development for network orchestration and/or signal processing

Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies and how they interact with other systems, or communication systems across the PHY/MAC layers

Hold an active Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Generous 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, education assistance, and 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