RF, Antenna and Electromagnetic Engineer

Description

Are you passionate about providing real, immediate impact to the country’s toughest national security problems?

Do you love building and prototyping systems?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are excited to expand our team of Radio Frequency (RF), antenna, and electromagnetic engineers  are looking for a self-starting mid-career candidate with a real passion to push the limits of applied RF, antenna, and electromagnetic research.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, testing, demonstrating, and delivering RF, antenna, and electromagnetic devices developed by you and others. Specific applications span several mission and research areas in the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC).

As an RF, Antenna, and Electromagnetic Engineer, you will …

• Participate in component and system level hardware designs, and develop specifications for hardware products.
• Develop hardware requirements and specifications from high-level written specifications.
• Design and develop innovative hardware solutions such as antennas, electromagnetic sensors, RF circuits, and RF systems.
• Develop and refine RF simulations to study propagation and performance.
• Define and execute hardware tests to assess component and system performance.
• Document and present work to sponsors and the technical, DOD, and Intelligence community.
• Stay up to date on new hardware technologies and continually grow your skills in engineering, communication, and leadership.

Qualifications

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

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a combination of equivalent level experience/education/certifications.
• Completed courses in antennas or electromagnetic systems.
• 8+ years of experience developing RF or electromagnetic hardware.
• Familiarity with RF lab test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Familiarity with RF concepts such as network parameters, impedance, and distributed RF circuits.
• Familiarity with full-wave electromagnetic and RF circuit solvers.
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently or as part of a multi-discipline team.
• The ability to work on-site at APL's main campus as well as at commercial and government test sites.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by 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.

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

• Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus in RF or electromagnetic.
• 10+ years of experience with antenna design and testing.
• Strong understanding of network parameters and how to use them to solve wide-ranging RF and electromagnetic problems.
• Experience with electromagnetic concepts and derivations for radiating elements and fields.
• Experience with mathematical methods of full-wave electromagnetic solvers.
• Lead teams of 3+ engineers with all levels of seniority.
• Understanding of statistical digital signal processing and signal estimation theory.
• Hold a TS/SCI security clearance.

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…