RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer

DescriptionAre you passionate about providing real, immediate impact to the country's toughest national security problems?Do you love building and testing prototype radio frequency (RF) waveforms and systems?If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking an RF engineer to develop, analyze, and optimize RF electrical aspects of sensor systems. As a member of the Sensor Systems Engineering group, you collaborate with teams of passionate engineers and scientists who build, analyze, and test systems for the Air and Missile Defense Sector. Our team strives to deliver robust solutions to address difficult problems facing the U.S. Department of Defense and the warfighter. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation!As an RF Design Engineer, you will...Build innovative hardware solutions such as antennas, custom PCBs, RF circuits and systems. electrical and RF engineering tools to develop and predict hardware performance.Define and complete hardware test activities to assess hardware system performance.Document and present work to sponsors, technical teams, and APL management.Stay up-to-date on the latest RF electronics, embedded systems, and embedded software innovations.Continually grow your skills in engineering, communication, and leadership. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or an equivalent technical domain.Have demonstrated ability with ECAD design tools such as Altium, Ki-CAD, Eagle, and/or Mentor Graphics.Have familiarity using embedded software tools/ languages (i.e. Arduino, Platform.io, CMake, C, C++).Have experience with MATLAB or similar computational tools.Are comfortable using lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, etc.Have familiarity with electromagnetic and RF concepts such as transmission line theory, Maxwell's equations, power budgets.Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a TS/SCI 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...Have experience working with Navy, Army, Marine, or Air Force radar or communications systems.Have experience developing RF systems or subsystems (i.e. amplifier stages, filtering, combining networks, etc.)Have experience designing, manufacturing, populating, and testing custom PCBs.Have familiarity writing VHDL and/or working with FPGAs.Have a strong understanding of full-wave electromagnetic solvers.Carry experience operating within a rapid prototyping environment.#LI-KW1 About UsWhy 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 atmosp w 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, ...For full information see follow application link. The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.