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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 month ago

Maritime Electrical Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex defense and security challenges. They are seeking a Maritime Electrical Engineer to design and prototype advanced shipboard electronics, integrating systems for national security missions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop shipboard systems applying core electrical skills in analog, digital, and RF circuit/circuit board design for rapid-fielding maritime systems

Perform testing and quality control for maritime systems in both a lab environment and during integration onto U.S. Navy platforms

Document designs and prepare technical reports to support electrical integration and installation onto maritime platforms

Lead a team of engineers to research new technologies and develop prototypes to analyze new emerging capabilities

Qualification

RF system designAnalog/digital circuit designEmbedded systemsRF lab equipmentNetwork parametersPrinted circuit boardsProject managementMentoringTeam collaborationTechnical reporting

Required

Possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Have 5+ years of relevant experience in the design, assembly, or testing of electrical systems

Have experience leading electrical engineering tasks or projects, including mentoring junior engineers

Have demonstrated proficiency in analog/digital circuit design, RF systems, antenna systems, and embedded systems

Have experience with RF lab equipment (e.g., spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes)

Have working knowledge of RF fundamentals and tools

Are willing to work periodically on an U.S. Navy vessel with a complementary team of technical experts

Can support CONUS travel required to attend meetings and testing. This could include travel to U.S. Navy facilities with possible embarkation on U.S. Naval vessels for short periods. Travel may be required to support testing and evaluation of equipment

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

Have a M.S. in Electrical engineering or equivalent work experience

Have completed graduate level courses in or are proficient with analog circuit design, RF circuit design, antennas and electromagnetics

Has served as a project manager or section supervisor for electrical engineers or electrical engineer projects

Have a strong understanding of network parameters and RF circuit solver tools to design RF systems and solve RF and electromagnetic problems

Have experience using full wave EM solver tools such as ADS

Have familiarity with link budget analysis and deriving system requirements

Have familiarity with antenna types, patterns, antenna simulation tools and measurement techniques

Have demonstrated experience with designing, fabricating, and testing of printed circuit boards and experience using Altium or similar

Have experience with VLF, HF, VHF, UHF systems

Have experience with Navy electronics and systems, shipboard installations and procedures, and the Navy's Temporary Alteration process (TEMPALT)

Have an active Top Secret level 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

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees