PhD Graduate - RF and Electromagnetics Engineer - EW Systems Group

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2026 PhD Graduate - RF and Electromagnetics Engineer - EW Systems Group

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Do you love coming up with creative ideas?

Are you an expert in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or Math?

Do you love to model, develop, build, integrate, and test complex systems?

Are you passionate about working with ground-breaking next generation technologies?

If you are graduating with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or Math we’d love to have you join our team. We are seeking an Engineer ready to take on new challenges with us as we develop and test RF and EW systems and components.

You will join a team of multi-disciplinary staff who model, develop, integrate, and operationally test complex RF and EW systems and the subsystem building blocks that enable them. We provide our sponsors with world class expertise on EW systems operating reliably in challenging operational environments. We are passionate about having a collaborative team environment to provide the highest capability to the warfighter.

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or Math.
• Have a passion for modeling, design, development, integration, and/or testing of systems.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally to sponsor, contractor, and test sites.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret 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.

• Have experience working with RF or EW design software and test equipment.
• Have an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations.

APL provides eligible staff with a 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Minimum Rate: $102,500 Annually

Maximum Rate: $227,500 Annually