RF​/HWIL Test & Analysis Engineer

RF T&E Engineer

Do you love working with Radio Frequency (RF) Communications hardware and Test and Evaluation (T&E) tasks that you want to apply to critical challenges to support the nation's warfighters? Are you a self-motivated creative thinker who loves contributing to projects where you get hands-on with hardware to address critical challenges? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an RF T&E engineer to help with T&E of various data-links. As a member of our team, you can contribute to planning, performing, standardizing, or improving our various test efforts. You would be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists from different sectors across APL. We are passionate about supporting our sponsor's mission and our team is committed to encouraging an environment centered on development and collaboration.

As a RF/HWIL Test & Analysis Engineer you will...

• Work in a dynamic and high visibility environment in which your test results and analysis products directly impact sponsor and industry partner decisions and designs.
• Your primary responsibility will be participating in various RF test and analysis efforts across our lab.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to existing hardware and software tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a BS in Electrical, Computer, other Engineering specialty, or other related technical field.
• Have at least 3 years of experience working with RF test equipment or performing RF analysis tasks.
• Able to use and write software tools in MATLAB, Python, C++, or
  
  C.
• Are willing and able to work the occasional nights/weekends to support sponsor needs.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a MS in Electrical, Computer, other Engineering specialty, or other related technical field.
• Have at least 5 years of experience working with RF test equipment or performing RF analysis tasks.
• Able to develop software tools in MATLAB, Python, C++, or C to automate test and evaluation efforts.
• Have a Secret security clearance or above with eligibility to work SAP programs.

About Us Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. 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.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Accessibility. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on…