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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - EW Advanced Development - RF, Signal Processing, Embedded, Software

Laurel, Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. They are seeking a PhD graduate to join the Electronic Warfare Advanced Development Group, focusing on the development of next-generation Electronic Warfare systems and technologies.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn, grow, and develop new skills from experts in EW

Be exposed to all aspects of EW development - RF, Antenna, Signal Processing, Embedded, Software, Advanced Technology

Actively pursue, support, prototype, and test new technologies for future EW

Innovate, develop and evaluate concepts for next generation EW systems

Qualification

Signal ProcessingRF EngineeringEmbedded SoftwareElectromagneticsMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceCuriosityCommunicationTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

An ability to establish relationships and effectively interact in teams, with management and external sponsors, and across organizational boundaries

Demonstrated initiative, an open and curious mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are able to obtain an Interim 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

A track record of successfully solving complex research challenges

Prior internship or research experience in any of the following areas: Signal Processing, Electromagnetics, Firmware, Software, Radar, FPGA, Software Defined Radios, Antennas, Jamming, RF Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Communications, Electro-Optical Engineering, Infrared Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Machine Learning

An active security 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