DescriptionAre you looking for a challenging career where you will apply your knowledge and skill sets to tackle the country’s toughest national defense problems Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes innovation, impact, and personal development Do you want to lead creative and motivated multidisciplinary teams to solve complex system-of-systems integration challenges If so, we’d love to have you join our team!The Mission Engineering Group of the Force Projection Sector is seeking a creative kill chain engineer to help us research, design, and develop novel and leading-edge technologies that overcome modern defense challenges through augmented human decision making. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who develop technologies, architectures, decision aids, and prototypes that enable warfighters to harness a diverse set of sensors, weapons, and platforms to accomplish a variety of precision strike missions critical to our nation's defense. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that values and promotes creative ideas.As a Kill ChainEngineer, you will...Work with a multidisciplinary team of analysts and developers focused on designing systems-of-systems approaches to develop and analyze complex military mission solutions.Perform analysis across problem domains including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, data fusion, command and control, communications, weapons design, and non-kinetic effects for warfare domains spanning air, land, sea, cyber, and space.Work two to three projects as a technical contributor with an expectation that you will assume increasing technical leadership opportunities by the end of the first year. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications if you...Have at least a Master’s degree in Operations Research, Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Technology Management and Policy, or another related discipline.Have demonstrated experience working with precision strike kill chains and related systems.Have an inquisitive mindset, ready to seek the right questions before looking to solutions.Have experience in communicating complex ideas.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 a PhD in Operations Research, Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Decision Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Technology Management and Policy, or another related discipline.Have demonstrated technical leadership of a multidisciplinary effort.Have military experience.Have demonstrated experience working with a variety of kill chains and related systems.Have experience using mission analysis tools, such as AFSIM.Have a second Bachelors or Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or another related discipline.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!What you will doJohnson Controls has a phenomenal Electrical Engineer position onsite at our New Freedom, PA, location. If you like conducting electrical analysis, detailed design, and control, this could be the right position for you! You will be overseeing the electrical performance of air- and water-cooled chillers components and systems, as well as providing support to the production, laboratory, service, applications, and marketing teams located globally. As well as participating in new and exciting projects!How you will do itInvestigates and analyzes product design proposals on electrical power panels, control panels, variable speed drives, and wire harnesses in accordance with UL, NEC, CSA, and CE codes, then recommends solutionsProficient in electrical design and able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the productProficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support designsResponsible for technical direction to application engineers, designers, factory operations, product marketing, and product technical serviceResponsible for the accurate completion of projectsContinuously increases expertise in all aspects of chiller electrical design, theory, construction, operation, and applicationsProficient at selecting the most suitable electrical componentsUses standard and sophisticated technical and mathematical principles, theories, concepts, techniques, processes, and standard methodologies in the fieldStrives for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development and process environmentResponsible for engineering drawings including electrical schematics, and bills of materials.Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standardsWhat we look forBS in Electrical Engineering or related field; minimum of 4 years’ experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced, schedule-driven, team-oriented environmentAbility to travel up to10% domestic and internationallyPreferredExperience crafting industrial products (engineer to order, applied, or ‘made to order’ environmentsUnderstanding of chiller controlsFamiliarity with HVAC Systems and motor-driven mechanical engineering design and test Experience with mechanical systems and material resource planning (MRP) softwareExperience applying regulatory codes such as UL, NEC, CSA, and CE codesJohnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Description We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.Are you in PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION This position is in BGE’s Distribution Automation and Technology unit, part of Smart Grid and Innovation group, and will play key role in leading driving key organizational initiatives. The successful candidate will: 1.Work closely with Manager of Distribution Automation &Technology and other Engineering and Standards Business Managers in mapping the strategy and identifying the use cases for the Smart Grid Metering, Distribution Automation, Engineer Design and Standards, and Distribution Planning and Reliability 2.Partner tightly with the Principal Quant Engineer to develop performance analysis tools and proactive and predictive models 3.Provide Leadership and oversite to the performance, maintenance, analysis of the DA system and the Coordination & Implementation DA Devices 4.Will not only be technically/domain proficient but also needs to understand and be part of the business development and support activities 5.Actively challenge current popular values opinions and business processes to substantially benefit the customer experience and execute organizational strategies 6.Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents. 7.Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs to develop studies, proposals, commissioning plans to support safely energizing and placing major utility and customer systems and equipment On System. Develops and/or leads teams of employees or contractors in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, integrated systems analysis, associated with the testing, commissioning, planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, telecommunication, P&C communication, facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, or facilities. Acts as recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area which may involve witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive quantitative analysis, research and engineering expertise.Leads and performs tasks associated with critical or analytical engineering projects, develop and maintain quantitative analytical models and methodologies to identify trends and predict outcomes, provide explanations of the modeling and its results to management and senior leaders.Evaluates, develops, implements and leads strategic and engineering projects that have significant financial and operational impact by applying quantitative analysis.Participates in department planning, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.Performs assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams.Serves as an expert in the quantitative engineering area.Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required.Provides recommendations and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.Provides training and/or guidance to others.Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest. JOB SCOPE Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed to initially energize utility or customer equipment/systems and placed On System.Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfactionQualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)Completed Assignments and Projects showing evidence of:Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.*Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (1) Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated industry leadership & publication record (in quantitative/engineering discipline)Demonstrated experience in complex multi-year research and analysis effortsDemonstrated experience to expand R&D background to practical solutions (in quantitative/engineering discipline)Professional Engineer’s License, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management CertificationStrong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels Benefits Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $104,800-$157,200 Annual bonus and incentive pay up to 15% 401(k) match and annual company contribution Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life and disability insurance Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays and sick time Maternity leave as well as paid bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member, as applicable (eligibility based on position) Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement Referral bonus program And much more

DescriptionAre you a hands-on engineer that enjoys developing and fielding groundbreaking electronics systems In the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory’s (APL) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, hands-on engineering is applied to field tomorrow’s groundbreaking solutions for a diverse set of government organizations. Dedicated, passionate multidisciplinary staff work side-by-side in the lab and in the field to build solutions to mission critical challenges. The people who work here embrace challenges, adapt to dynamic changing environments, and are continually looking to advance their technical and leadership skills. Our passion for engineering innovative solutions also applies to mentoring and coaching junior staff to continue to strengthen our impactful teams. Are you interested in being a member of our group Join us at APL, a national leader in scientific research and development, and an employer that prioritizes innovation, impact, and personal development.We are seeking an electrical/computer engineer with a technical background in embedded firmware design and development to help us rapidly field autonomous sensor systems. You will support the development of sensor systems that collect information in some of the most austere environments around the globe tohelp our partners complete their mission. You will demonstrate technical expertise by contributing to critical system development and experimental efforts.As an Embedded Systems Engineer you will...Apply your skills in developing system requirements and architectures for sophisticated analog/digital embedded systems and lead your designs through integration and test.Deploy state-of-the art algorithms on low size, weight and power hardware platforms designed to operate in challenging maritime environments.Embed algorithms in real-time operating systems (RTOS), microprocessors, DSPs, FPGAs and embedded computers.Conduct design reviews, bench testing, and field testing to debug your embedded platforms.Specify, identify, and integrate commercial and custom components for the rapid development of electronic systems.Document system development, engineering analysis, and testing consistent with quality requirements and present information to review teams. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualification for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field of study.Have 5+ years related experience in industry or militaryHave relevant experience with embedded systems, to include design, development, integration, and/or test of hardware/software systems.Have demonstrated an ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently in small teams while meeting quick turnaround demands.Are willing and able to work in classified laboratories and oceans around the world to conduct field testing for 10% of your time.Can interact effectively with team members of different experience levels and backgrounds, including leadership of teams and projects.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.You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering or related field of studyHave demonstrated technical or project management leadership of sophisticated electro-mechanical maritime systemsPossess an active Top Secret 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 groundbreaking 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 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 midway in between Baltimore and Washington D.C. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you passionate about collaborating with a diverse team of experts to tackle the most pressing challenges in autonomous systems Do you desire a dynamic and collaborative environment and thrive on the challenge of solving complex problems at the intersection of AI and robotics If you're passionate about shaping the future of autonomy, we invite you to be part of our journey!We're looking for an inventive Autonomous Systems Engineer to join our Imaging Systems Group, where your creativity becomes the backbone of projects that enhance future operational capabilities, safeguard our Nation's security, and pioneer the next wave of technological evolution.As a member of our team, you will:Research, evaluate, and integrate innovative algorithms and technologies for perception, planning, and control.Lead the design, development, and implementation of autonomous systems solutions from concept to deployment.Engage in the fabrication, assembly, and integration of subsystems, ensuring robust autonomous functionalities.Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, encouraging a culture of innovation and excellence within the team. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or field related to the job duties as described aboveAt least 3 years relevant experience in autonomy and embedded system development.Have experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems development, and hardware/software co-design for resource-constrained platforms.Are proficient in programming languages such as but not limited to Python, C++, Java, and experience with the ROS, as well as experience with software development tools and libraries.Demonstrate excellence in written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to contributing to an inclusive and diverse workplace.Have familiarity with common sensor technologies and data processing techniques used in autonomous systems, such as point cloud processing, SLAM, and object detection/tracking.Are able to 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a Master's degree in artificial intelligence and/or at least 8 years relevant experience in autonomy and embedded system development.Have experience with UxS control systems (e.g., ArduPilot, Betaflight, PX4) and working knowledge of UxS architectures, flight-critical software, and aircraft performance.Are proficient in languages for System-on-Module (SoM) platforms (e.g., C++ and Python), with a strong grasp of algorithms and data structures.Have experience with sensor technologies commonly used in autonomous systems, such as LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS, and RADAR, including sensor calibration, data fusion, and sensor fusion algorithms.Are familiarwith path planning algorithms (e.g., Dijkstra, A) and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Currently possess an Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you passionate about Space Do you enjoy enabling scientific missions that explore our solar system Are you looking for meaningful work where you apply engineering skills to real-life space flight engineering challenges If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a Senior Contamination Control Engineer to help us ensure that space flight hardware meets contamination requirements to enable mission success. As a member of our Space Environmental Effects Engineering group, you will join a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who work to ensure that APL’s spacecraft and space instruments survive in, operate through, and collect accurate scientific data of the space environments they encounter. We are passionate about our team's engineering contributions to space exploration in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We value a hands-on approach as well as problem-solving and communication skills.As a Senior Contamination Control Engineer, you will contribute to a range of contamination engineering activities, including:Developing contamination requirements and contamination control plansFormulating contamination susceptibility analyses and contamination budgets and recommending mitigation strategiesConducting outgassing and material analysisProviding technical guidance to contamination and related processes including thermal vacuum test, precision cleaning, cleanliness verification, flight hardware handling, spacecraft integration and test, and spacecraft launch activities in order to meet mission goalsSupporting verification of contamination requirements QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Materials Engineering, or a related science/engineering field.Have at least 10 years of experience in Contamination Engineering for space flight programs, including mission formulation through launch readiness.Have experience in particulate and molecular sampling for analysis in accordance with industry standards such as IEST-STDCC1246E and are familiar with ISO-14644 cleanroom certifications standards.Have extensive domain knowledge of vacuum bakeout, outgassing testing, precision cleaning, and cleanliness verification processes on spaceflight hardware.Have experience with vacuum and pumping systems and associated measurement equipment, including Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) and Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA), as well as vacuum testing procedures such as MSFC-SPEC-1238, ASTM E595, and ASTM E1559.Willing to travel occassionally.Are able to obtain a TS/SCI+poly 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have at least a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Engineering, or a related science/engineering field.Have experience in performing contamination transport analysis and modeling for complex geometries.Hold an active [Secret or Top 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.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-KW1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you passionate about making impactful technical contributions to critical national security cyber challenges Do you love researching the hardest cyber security problems and collaborating with outstanding software reverse engineers and developers to build jaw-dropping proof-of-concept capabilities Do you have experience crafting exploits on embedded systems If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our innovative team at APL!We are seeking a creative engineer to find vulnerabilities in embedded systems before our adversaries do. Our team specializes in hardware and software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. We strive to foster an innovative and collaborative team environment where engineers can hack the latest technologies to understand how they work and how to break them.As a member of our group, you will...Reverse engineer and exploit embedded systemsJoin forces with APL team members to identify vulnerabilities or security weaknesses stemming from publicly disclosed vulnerabilities or previously unknown vulnerabilitiesBuild innovative and mission-aligned proof-of-concept capabilities that can be deployed within operational constraintsExplore advanced techniques for automating embedded system software analysis and reverse engineeringPropose ground-breaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesCirculate knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makersWe are looking for team members that have attained a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...Proficiency with software debuggers and static analysis tools (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, etc.)Expertise with one or more programming languages including C/C++ and PythonFamiliarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchainsExperience reading or writing assembly (x86/x64, Arm, PowerPC, MIPS, or others)A Master's degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experienceHold an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph 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 ...Are an expert with advanced vulnerability discovery tools (e.g., symbolic execution)Have experience with debugging interfaces (e.g., JTAG, SWD, etc.), code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis (e.g., RS232, Serial, CAN, etc.)Previously held dynamic technical leadership rolesPossess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraphWhy 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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you want to make critical contributions to how the US Navy performs Offensive Surface Warfare (OSuW) Are you excited to understand how some of the world 's most advanced military defense systems operate If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a highly technical senior systems engineer and specialist in system-of-systems (SoS) integration to support design and T&E (testing and evaluation) of combat systems on surface combatants. The ideal candidate would demonstrate a deep understanding of systems engineering, including standard processes for complex integrations. Through continuous learning opportunities and access to world-renowned experts, we will help you strengthen your ability as an authority in addressing integration challenges between combat systems, hypersonic weapons systems, standard missiles, and sophisticated radar systems. You will be joining a team passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration, with opportunity to be an authority in solving challenges of national importance by fielding and improving the next generation of combat systems for the fleet.Apply if you...Have a strategic, tactical, and analytical mind and are motivated to learn and pioneer new concepts in the surface warfare domain.Want to be a key systems engineer and domain specialist in the systems of system integration of groundbreaking weapons' systems for Aegis and Zumwalt class ships.Are a self-starter having demonstrated the capability to work in a small team under only general supervision from the technical lead. Attention to detail, innovative thinking, and some understanding of surface warfare and strike warfare are desirable.Want to join a highly motivated and agile systems engineering team solving complex systems of systems (SoS) integration problems for the U.S. Navy's ground breaking programs.As a Senior Weapon System Integrator, you will:Apply your past experience in solving complex systems-of-systems integration problems for the U.S. Navy’s ground breaking programs including Zumwalt, AEGIS, and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) in a high tempo, quickly advancing environment.Be an authority on the command and control (C2) element as it applies to the surface warfare domain, understanding data flows, logical implementation, and interfaces that enable new kill-chains.Conduct deep, highly technical analysis to address critical System of System (SoS) integration challenges and lead design work to solve emerging challengesGenerate systems engineering products such as performance specifications, requirements, trade study reports, CONOPS, test and evaluation management plans, test plans and procedures, test schedules, and data collection plans to support both lab-based and shipboard live fire testing.Prepare for and participate in technical interchange meetings, providing technical insight to contractor, government agency, and research laboratory participants.Lead collaboration with multi-agency partners to develop, review, and validate robustness of new processes and logic for combat systems capabilities.Serve as a technical trusted agent to government sponsors, providing technical recommendations and guidance to acquisition decisions. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a B.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math or equivalent technical fieldHave 7+ years of applied technical experience in Systems EngineeringHave 3+ years of direct workable experience in complex SoS engineering and integration, developing requirements, specifications, or interface documentation.Have 2+ years of experience in successfully leading a team of engineers.Are able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAre willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.Have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately a Secret clearance. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. CitizenshipYou'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have an M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related technical fieldHave 7+ years of relevant deep technical experience in Systems Engineering and are proficient with standard processes in Model Based Systems EngineeringHave experience working in the Precision Strike domain, are familiar with Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM), Tomahawk Strike Network (TSN), Mission Planning, or hypersonic weapon systemsBasic understanding kill chain of precision strike or anti-air warfareHave experience with Link-16, Common Data Link (CDL),or Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), unmanned surface vehiclesHave workable technical experience with surface combat systems and end-to-end weapon engagement, weapon supportDemonstrate superior initiative, energy, and organizational skillsHave an active Top Secret or above 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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you looking for challenging software engineering work for advanced robotic and autonomous systems Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment Do you like to set the technical direction of projects while still contributing to them technically If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us perform rapid prototyping for the Navy’s future unmanned, robotic, and autonomous systems. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers who cultivate a fast-paced collaborative development environment to build perception, localization, and navigation algorithms; integrate them into complex systems; and test the software in the real world on robotic platforms. You will have the opportunity to ensure project success by both developing software as well as guiding technical teams. You will contribute to the development of technologies that enable the Navy’s future unmanned fleet.As a Senior Software Engineer for Robotic Systems...Your primary responsibility will be to perform software engineering for unmanned platforms. This is to include object-oriented design, agile software development, laboratory system integration and testing, and field testing.You will have opportunities for project management to further impact and guide robotic and autonomous system capabilities.You will propose and develop innovative ways to apply cutting-edge technologies to extend the capabilities and performance of emerging naval systems.You will document software development activities and test results. Prepare for and conduct periodic design reviews, as well as, technical reports and other briefing materials for presentation to all levels of staff and government agencies. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotic Systems, or a related technical fieldHave 5+ years of relevant experience working in software engineering with C, C++, or pythonAre skilled in a breadth of software development practices and processesHave experience effectively communicating with all levels of staff and clientsAre able to obtain a Secret level 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. citizenshipAre willing and able to travel up to 10% of the timeYou'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have an M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotic Systems, or a related technical fieldHave 10 or more years of experience working with software development and collaborative development practicesHave experience managing technical projects, setting project timelines, and communicating effectively with external partnersWhy 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you a creative engineer with natural curiosity who wants to understand how things work Do you love finding vulnerabilities and teaming with outstanding reverse engineers Are you passionate about national security cyber challenges If so, we want you to join our team at APL! Our team of world-class reverse engineers is growing! We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic engineers who want to learn, want to collaborate, and love to hack anything.Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. As a member of our group, you willReverse engineer embedded systemsDevelop exploits and build mission-aligned proof-of-concept capabilitiesExplore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit developmentStretch your reverse engineering skills by working with top expertsPropose new ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesShare knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldHave at least 1 year of relevant experienceAre experienced with software debuggers and static analysis toolsAre proficient with one or more programming languagesAre familiar with assemblyUnderstand Unix/Linux operating systemsLove solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challengesAre able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI+poly 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 demonstrated leadership experienceHave knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery toolsUnderstand embedded systems development toolchainsHave experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysisPossess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraphWhy 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you searching for challenging mechanical engineering and design work Do you have experience with designing, integrating and flight testing uncrewed aerial vehicles Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you take part in turning your conceptual designs into reality If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab.You will be joining a team of dedicated engineers developing systems for our nation’s warfighters. We are seeking an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Robotics Engineer to help conceive, design/model, fabricate, integrate and test a variety of UAV systems and payloads.As an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Robotics Engineer, your primary responsibilities will includeLeading hands-on mechanical engineering projects with a diverse team of engineers and technicians.Designing mechanical systems using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other modeling/design tools as needed (i.e., Solidworks, Creo Parametric, ANSYS).Serving as one of the UAV subject matter experts for a research laboratory.Analyzing and testing complex mechanical systems.Fabricating, assembling and integrating hardware onto experimental and prototype UAV systems for test and evaluation.Working with a team to conduct both local and remote field testing of UAV systems.Developing test plans, conducting tests and preparing technical documentation of test results.Preparing for and conducting periodic design reviews, as well as technical reports and other briefing materials, for presentation to all levels of staff and Government agencies.Working closely with APL electrical engineers, systems engineers, software engineers, fabrication shops and external vendors to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met. QualificationsYou will meet our minimum qualification for the job if youHave a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or related field.Have 5 or more years of relevant experience designing, fabricating, integrating, testing and/or operating UAV airframes. Have experience with CAD (i.e., SolidWorks, CREO) and an understanding of how to design components for various manufacturing processes.Have demonstrated initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with tight delivery schedules on diverse systems that operate on land, sea, or air.Are able to work both independently and in groups to meet deadlines and deliver results. Are willing to support both local and remote field testing 5-10% of the time.Are able to quickly learn and develop new skills to support novel engineering efforts.Have experience with taking a system through the life-cycle process, from concept design to system delivery.Are able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other engineers, scientists, and technicians as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your 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 haveA MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or related field.A current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and are experienced with manually piloting fixed wing, helicopter, multirotor or VTOL UAVs.Five or more years of experience designing, modeling, and integrating fixed wing, helicopter, multirotor or VTOL UAV airframes.Experience with integrating, tuning and operating open-source UAV autopilot firmware (i.e., ArduPilot, PX4, iNav, Betaflight) or other open-source UAV firmware.Experience with small UAV electronics and sensors (flight controllers, ESCs, IMUs, GPS receivers, EO/IR cameras, etc.).Experience with stress or thermal analysis using finite element software packages (i.e., ANSYS, COMSOL) or physics-based computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, ROS or related software packages.Experience with rapid prototyping and manufacturing of experimental prototype systems.An active secret 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you have experience with virtualization technology and cloud orchestration Are you passionate about technology and solving complex problems If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a Senior Virtualization and Systems Engineer specialized in orchestrating and maintaining virtualized infrastructures!Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing groundbreaking research and innovation, playing a crucial role in the development of technologies that propel our Laboratory's mission forward. Join us to make a significant mark in a field where your work doesn't just build solutions, but defines the future of our technological landscape.As a Senior Virtualization and Systems Engineer, you will...Design and implement virtualization solutions with platforms like VMware and Hyper-V, focusing on resource efficiency, high availability, and scalability.Manage system administration for various platforms including OSs, Virtualization, High Performance Computing (HPC) and NetApp in high-security environments ensuring efficient operation of computer systems, both stand-alone and networked.Handle sophisticated LAN and WAN configurations and maintain robust cybersecurity measures in line with organizational standards.Lead in diagnosing and resolving sophisticated software and hardware issues handling virtualization performance challenges effectively.Guide the development of efficient virtualized solutions and mentor team members with your expertise in virtualization technology.Influence system scalability and efficiency by analyzing key performance metrics to inform capacity planning and operational improvements.Elevate operational standards by crafting crucial system security and configuration documents, ensuring compliance and setting quality benchmarks.Stay updated with the latest technologies and cybersecurity trends.Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage system updates. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have ...A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent years of related professional work experience.4 or more years of hands-on experience with virtualization technologies in an either an enterprise or small network setting.3 or more years in a technical leadership role, focusing on architecting and administering environments using VMware vSphere and ESXi.Expertise utilizing automation and orchestration tools for building, configuring, provisioning and running virtual machines.Experience with VMware Horizon or VDI capabilities in an operational setting.A firm understanding of networking, with knowledge of software defined networking using NSX, and storage technologies such as SAN, ISCSI and NAS.Experience leading and motivating a team to deliver results and maintain the highest standards of quality.Familiarity with security and regulatory compliance requirements as pertains to virtualization.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present technical information clearly to a diverse audience.Ability to independently resolve exciting problems by applying job knowledge, conducting research, and using external resources.Solid understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, and proficiency with Windows and Linux system administration.Hold Top Secret level 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Advanced experience with VMware Cloud Provider Program (VCPP) for usage metering and reporting, demonstrating a deep understanding of resource utilization and cost management in virtualized environments.Experience with Tier 2 virtualization support with QEMU / KVM, Docker, Podman, or Virtual BoxProficiency in enterprise automation and monitoring tools, such as VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), vRealize Operations (VROPS), and vRealize Log Insight (VRLI), showcasing your ability to enhance operational efficiency and proactive system management.Hands-on integration experience with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, or familiarity with Hyper-V, reflecting a broad competency in diverse cloud environments and hybrid setups.Expertise in cloud management tools like CloudBolt or Kion (formerly CloudTamer), indicating your ability to streamline cloud infrastructure management and implement effective cloud governance strategies.Why work at APL While the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world-class expertise to a broad range of challenges, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, innovation ecosystem where you can feel safe to share ideas and to continue to grow personally and professionally. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas and have earned Best Places to Work accolades in outlets such as Fast Companies and Glassdoor.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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you enjoy applying next generation voice and video technologies to challenging security problems and ensuring our nation's defense Are you passionate about developing and mentoring technical teams If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking an innovative network engineer to help us develop communications systems used to deliver key communications and teaming capabilities to our nation's decision makers. You will become part of a dynamic team comprised of seasoned engineers and skilled analysts, collaborating to design and deploy new real-time conferencing and collaboration technologies across the government and Department of Defense to have meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to encouraging exceptional engineering expertise while fostering a supportive culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.As a Unified Communications Engineer, you will...Design and implement conferencing and collaboration solutions using existing commercial and standards-based technologies to connect decision makers.Continue to grow your knowledge and stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and propose innovative approaches to address unique sponsor challenges.Interact with technical specialists in other fields as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provide mentorship to support early career staff growth and development.Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present outcomes to sponsors and the technical community. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in information science and technology, computer science, computer engineering or another related technical field.Have at least ten years of relevant experience in developing and deploying Unified Communications solutions.Have demonstrated skill in designing, deploying, and configuring session border controllers, as well as managing voice and video gateways, with a demonstrated proficiency in the integration and peering of IP and TDM-based systems.Are familiar with industry standards like Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP).Have demonstrated competence in network design, considering cybersecurity measures, and possessing a strong foundation in communication systems protocols throughout the network stack.Have strong interpersonal skills including the ability to document design decisions in written formats and present to both expert and non-expert audiences.Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 a Master's degree (or higher) in information science and technology, computer science, computer engineering or another related technical field.Have at least fifteen years of experience in developing and deploying Unified Communications solutions.Have vendor or industry certifications in the operation and management of varied vendor communications technologies.Are experienced in the architecture, design, and implementation of unified communications and online collaboration technologies for commercial and/or government applications.Have proficiency in the performance of media codecs, video and teleconferencing technologies, as well as conference management and collaboration software.Have proficiency in the development of system/system-of-system architectures, protocol and algorithm development, rapid prototyping and system integration.Have recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.Hold an active TS/SCI clearance or an active Top Secret security clearance with a SSBI and have recently been adjudicated for SCI access.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you love designing algorithms and developing on embedded systems to solve hard problems with real-world applications Are you eager to take initiative and work on projects across a diverse problem space, from high-reliability to rapid prototyping Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking an Embedded Systems Design Engineer to help us build innovative technology applications for the next generation of electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the US and its allies dominate the RF spectrum. You 'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges in addition to bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping.As an Embedded Systems Engineer, we will trust you to ...Develop software and firmware for real-time embedded systems.Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of communication, data link, radar, and jamming signals.Integrate embedded systems with EW payloads.Apply Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for EW applications.Test and demonstrate your work in field tests and lab demos. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related technical discipline.Have experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.Have relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.Have general knowledge of embedded systems design with FPGAs.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your 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 ...Have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.Have at least seven years of relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.Have experience with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA development languages.Have experience in programming for Software Defined Radio (SDR).Are experienced with high-speed FPGA design.Are experienced with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.Hold an active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.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 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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications and networking engineering Are you searching for meaningful work to solve critical communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities If so, we want you to join our team of motivated engineers and scientists working on a diverse set of evolving challenges!We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that will transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wired and wireless networks!As a Communications Research Engineer, you will...Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.Have the opportunity to engage with sponsors to understand and tackle their toughest problems.Work with technologies including, but not limited to wired, wireless (RF & optical), line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) links, SATCOM, IP networking, RF systems, protocols, software defined radio (SDR), stealth waveforms, 5G cellular and cognitive radio. QualificationsYou meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you...Possess a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or another technical discipline.Have at least one year of experience in communications, signal processing or networks systems engineering.Are proficient in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a solid foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, and media access layers of communication or networking systems.Have experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, or other languages.Have a demonstrated strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills.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.You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have at least five years experience in commercial and/or government communication and network systems engineering.Have recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.Hold an active TS/SCI w/ Poly 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you a passionate engineer with a love for seeing a project through from idea to delivery Do you love delivering new capabilities through innovative electronics designs If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a motivated hardware engineer to help us design, integrate, and deliver custom end-to-end RF communications systems built around software defined radios. As a member of our team, you'll help us build groundbreaking digital and RF circuits for the special operations and intelligence communities to address challenging national security problems and enable planning and decision making in domains as diverse as active threat deterrence, signal intelligence, cyber operations, machine learning, image processing, and applied data analytics. Our systems range from massive RF processing systems to small, low-power systems designed for specialized application. You'll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers who believe in fostering an open and collaborative work environment to solve complex problems.As a Digital/RF Design Engineer, you will:Develop portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through board-level integration of high-speed digital and RF components, commercially available chipsets, and embedded processors.Support evaluation and testing of designs through design validation, field testing, and troubleshooting, often under tight time constraints.Engage with sponsors to understand their toughest problems and develop unique solutions.Initiate and contribute to design reviews, system integration, and documentation. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or a related field.Have 5+ years of hardware design experience, taking designs from concept to fully integrated system through debugging, integration, and system level testAre proficient with high-speed digital, analog, and RF printed circuit board design and integrationAre able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Final 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...Understand low level RF system design and how custom circuitry can be used to realize better systems for our sponsors.Can perform RF testing at the printed circuit board and integrated system levelWhy 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you looking to work on complex challenges, applying advanced systems engineering and software engineering concepts in a digital environment Are you a "systems thinker" with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience who is looking to have an impact on the future of our nation’s defense programs Are you searching for a collaborative, diverse work environment where you can innovate and apply state of the art systems engineering practices to cutting edge programs If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a systems engineer looking to apply advanced digital engineering skills such as model based systems engineering (MBSE), software development, visualization of complex data, cognitive engineering, game theory, statistics, and/or advanced mathematics. As a trusted agent for the Government, we provide vital mission engineering, systems engineering, and software engineering expertise to nationally important precision strike capabilities for the Department of Defense. As a member of our team, you will provide MBSE expertise to develop and utilize complex system models to support parametric analyses, data analysis and visualization, trade studies, web-based visualizations, software development, and modeling and simulation. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of mission and digital engineering as well as pave the future of adaptive cross-domain warfare.As a Digital Systems Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to apply mission engineering and systems engineering principles through thought leadership and expertise to the design, development, and evaluation of complex precision strike systems through systems modeling, parametric analyses, and design trades,and visualization of complex data using advanced digital engineering and MBSE processes and techniques.You will apply your systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for precision strike systems.You will deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results.You will develop model profiles, tool plug-ins, architecture frameworks, and model queries in MBSE tools that capture and analyze models of the systems being developed throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through fielding and and support.You will develop concepts to tie together systems models, analytical tools and visualization environments to support the development of digital threads across systems’ lifecycle.You will develop innovative digital engineering and mission engineering solutions to critical challenges.You will apply software development to complex digital engineering and/or visualization challenges. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related technical field.Have at least five years of relevant experience in systems engineering work.Have experience in early concept development, developing system requirements, performing functional analysis and allocation, and conducting trade studies in support of the design, development, and evaluation of complex systems.Have experience in system modeling using UML/SysML and associated modeling software such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or SPARX EA.Have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills.Have shown the ability to interact effectively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including industry and Government sponsors.Are able to 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have an advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or another engineering discipline.Have experience applying your field of interest (software development, physics, mathematics, cognitive engineering, game theory, statistics, etc.) to digital engineering applications.Have experience integrating physics-based models with a SysML-based system model.Have experience with software development and with developing visualizations of complex data.Have relevant Object Management Group (OMG) or other systems engineering certifications.Have worked with modeling frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework or Unified Architecture Framework.Have expertise using and/or writing custom scripts and/or plug-ins for Cameo modeling software and DOORS requirements software.Have direct experience applying aspects of MBSE in support of system development.Have familiarity with NAVAIR and Air Force acquisition programs.Have experience with DoD acquisition processes.Hold an active Secret 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you a committed problem-solver with passion for operational data communications Do you thrive in a team environment that cultivates creativity Do you seek to ensure multiple operational systems can maintain interoperability and communicate in an architecture Do you have experience in setting up operational communications networks If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our systems interoperability team at APL!We are seeking a highly capable, creative, motivated, and hard-working engineer who is passionate about warfighter missions and ensuring defense of US and Allied Assets. You will join a diverse team of engineers and scientists who work on ground-breaking projects that span design to test analysis efforts developing solutions for warfighting architectures.As an Interoperability and Communications Systems Engineer on our team ...Perform predictive performance analysis of tactical data link and communication system architectures.Communicate proposed ideas and scenarios to internal and external program leadership including government sponsors.Collaborate in a team environment to develop innovative solutions to our nation’s challenges including developing the C5I architecture to integrate autonomous systems into the armed forces.Develop sequence of events to drive integration of new systems.Participate in improvements to and leading of APL Tactical Data Link training. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a B.S. degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.Have 1 or more years' of related systems engineering experienceHave strong understating of data network integration concepts and attention to detail.Have experience working with Link-16.Are able and willing to travel up to 20% of your time. Travel may be domestic or international and may include embarking upon naval vessels or aircraft.Are willing to work in a closed area.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your 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...Have 3+ years experience serving as a Joint Interface Control Officer or similar billet supporting operations.Have a M.S. degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.Have experience as a member of a Joint Task Force Staff.Completed the Joint Interface Control Officer Course (JICO) (JT-301) and the Advanced JICC Operators Course (AJOC) (JT-310) or service equivalents.Have recent experience with the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) on advances in networked warfare and emergent capabilities to achieve interdependence and operational effectiveness, including the integration and interoperability of Tactical Data Links (TDL) within the Multi-TDL Network (MTN) to contribute to the Common Tactical Picture (CTP) and planning and management of tactical data through gateways or extended interfaces to support the Joint Data Network (JDN).Hold an active Secret government security clearance and are capable of attaining a Top Secret/SCI government security clearance.Base pay will take into account the selected candidate’s knowledge, experience, skill and/or abilities with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, part-time study and training and development. Base pay range for this role: $90,000 - $220,000.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you like to work with sophisticated electro-optical systems Do you have a desire to work in an innovative R&D environment solving the nation’s toughest challenges while working for a top-rated employer If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!JHU/APL is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to be a part of a diverse team of scientists and engineers that conceives, designs, builds, and tests complex electro-optical systems.As an Electro-Optical Engineer, you will:Conduct in-depth analysis of electro-optical sensors and systemsDesign, simulate, analyze, and test optical systems and sensors at the component, subsystem, and system levelsDevelop new test capabilities that will assess the performance of both new and fielded optical systemsDevelop and refine tools, techniques, models, simulations, algorithms, and software for the testing and evaluation of electro-optic systemsDevelop and maintain optical test equipment for electro-optical seeker and sensor systemsWork with project and program management and with peers across the organization to ensure that test results provide critical contributions to the most critical challenges the nation faces in air and missile defense. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...A bachelor’s degree in engineering, optics, physics, mathematics, or a related field.Professional experience in analysis, design, development, or testing of electro-optical instruments or sensorsProficiency in data analysis and the interpretation of physical measurements as real-world phenomenaDemonstrated strengths in understanding and solving sophisticated technical problems.Ability to speak and write for audiences of varying levels of technical knowledgeAvailability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your 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...An MS or PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant technical field.Experience in system-level requirement analysis, engineering, and evaluation of electro-optical sensors, systems, and subsystemsExperience with visible and infrared detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, Type II SLS, etc.)Ability to perform radiometric/photometric modeling of electro-optical sensor systems in both the visible and the infrared spectrumInterdisciplinary familiarity of systems including optical, electro-optical, electrical, software, and mechanical engineeringExperience in system engineering and project management.Experience with integrated software/hardware systems.Current Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you passionate about space Are you looking for meaningful work in spacecraft power systems If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a Power System Engineer to help us develop flight power systems and hardware. You will contribute to missions like Dragonfly (https://dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/) and IMAP (https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/destinations/missions/imap). You will join a hardworking team of engineers that conceive, develop, test, launch and fly spacecraft power components and systems. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration, mentoring, diversity and acceptance.As a Spacecraft Power System EngineerYou will lead APL power systems development for one or more space flight missions.You will lead a development team of 10-20 multidisciplinary engineers.You will perform conceptual design studies and help develop mission proposals.You will develop subsystem and hardware component requirements, develop test plans and perform requirements verification.You will estimate battery capacities, solar array sizes, and predict system performance. You will lead power system integration and test onto spacecraft, and support launch and flight operations. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if youHold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Have 7-15 years of experience developing spacecraft power systems.Have held team leadership positionsAre familiar with common spacecraft power system topologies. Are skilled in solar array and battery performance prediction, sizing, and system energy balance.Are able to support in occasional overnight travel.The ability to obtain a Top Secret level 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Have experience designing primary power regulation or distribution hardware. Have experience with primary battery technologies.Have experience in leading multidisciplinary electronics development teams.Have experience with alternative spacecraft power sources such as nuclear sources.Hold a TS/SCI Security Clearance.Spacecraft Power Engineering Group (SEP) Mission StatementSEP’s mission is to design, test, and deliver reliable spacecraft power systems for APL’s space sector and broader space community that enable the tools to expand our knowledge of the universe. Our diverse team aims to create an accountable and collaborative environment where individuals feel empowered to seek out critical challenges, to make discoveries, and to develop advancements in power electronics.Be Part of Something InnovativeOver the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to “touch” the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation’s national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun’s influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors. To learn about these APL’s mission and projects, https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/ and https://www.jhuapl.edu/OurWork/NationalSecuritySpace.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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced engineer to help us design and develop concepts and algorithms that will solve complex sensor and source integration and data association challenges in networked sensor systems. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of the Navy's next generation of networked sensor systems that will ingest, associate, and fuse dissimilar information, ranging from active and passive sensor positional measurements to external source tracks and target characterization attributes, to provide an accurate, common, and actionable composite track picture across all platforms in support of distributed warfare concepts.As a Sensor Signal Processing Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and assess sensor and source integration and data association and techniques for incorporation into tactical systems.You will learn about specific active and passive sensor types (RF, EO, IR, ES) and their associated data characteristics, track sources, sensor designs, modes of operation, sensor capabilities, detection and characterization data, and use your knowledge to integrate sensors, develop automated sensor data processing and conditioning algorithms to address false alarms and sensor artifacts (rings, splits, bias corrections), and associate sensor and characterization data for fusion with dissimilar data into a composite track.You will prototype concepts and algorithms for processing and integrating next generation sensor measurement and target characterization systems into advanced networked target identification and electronic protection capabilities.You will investigate and apply state of the art algorithms for track formation and prediction of challenging targets to include adaptive track formation from unassociated sensor measurements, track disclosure with false alarm control, measurement, track, and attribute association to tracks, maneuver detection and magnitude estimation, time synchronization, track-to-track correlation, and feature aided track ambiguity resolution.You will collaborate with a team of experts to perform analytics on complex sensor data to design novel techniques and criteria to rapidly disclose new tracks and adaptively control false track disclosure rates in challenging detection and high clutter environments.You will conduct tracking system design trade studies to identify, quantify, and demonstrate performance improvements achieved through the integration of the new candidate sensors or processing algorithms into existing tactical systems. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.Have 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing sensor data processing, sensor data association, or target tracking algorithms and concepts.Have a theoretical background in statistical or adaptive signal processing.Have proficient analytical and applied mathematical skills.Have proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages for algorithm development or data analysis.Have the ability to perform effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Are willing and able to travel up to 5% of the time to remote sites and are comfortable working in closed areas.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.Have an active Secret security clearance.Have research, development, and analysis experience in some or all of the following: Probability and stochastic processesTarget tracking algorithms and conceptsSensor fusion algorithms and techniquesRF, Electronic Support, and/or EO/IR sensors and signalsControl theory and Kalman filteringDetection and estimation theoryWhy work at APL While the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world-class expertise to a broad range of challenges, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, innovation ecosystem where you can feel safe to share ideas and to continue to grow personally and professionally. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas and have earned Best Places to Work accolades in outlets such as Fast Companies and Glassdoor.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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-KW1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you want to use your RF expertise and experience to characterize, model, and assess the next generation of capabilities for the United States Navy and Marine Corps Are you looking for an exciting challenge that will keep you on the leading edge of RF system design, utility, and analysis of RF signals and data processing techniques If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join us at APL!We are looking for a driven RF engineer to help us to develop innovative algorithms for surface radar and electronic warfare (EW) maritime electromagnetic systems. We are also looking for an RF engineer to model active and passive RF systems and predict their performance in support of concept development, system requirements, and field tests. We are a multi-disciplinary team of electrical engineers, computational scientists, software engineers, and domain experts who work with maritime-based electronic warfare (EW), radar, or other radio frequency (RF) and remote sensing systems at various stages of their lifecycle. We strive to foster an environment of great diversity, collaboration, inclusivity, and growth. As a member of our team, you will apply knowledge and principles of RF systems and professional experience in radar and EW to support end-to-end system prototyping, evaluation, and analysis of maritime electromagnetic systems.As an RF Systems Engineer, you willCollaborate with team members to analyze, model, simulate, and develop creative solutions for complex surface maritime radar and EW problems.Analyze current and future RF systems to understand limitations, document findings, and provide reports and recommendations on new concepts and future capabilities.Share analysis products and new ideas with project sponsors, and formally present results at technical exchange and working group meetingsDevelop formal proposals for new ideas, and submit formal bids for APL Internal Research and Development funding or other organizational grants.Participate in internal and external test and evaluation and data collection events QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor 's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or another related discipline.Have professional experience in advanced signal processing, or communications engineering, and radar/EW engineering/analysis.Have a working knowledge of RF propagation, RF signal processing, radar cross section (RCS), RF filtering, transmitter and receiver fundamentals, and antennas.Have Matlab experience in modeling, data analysis, and development of algorithms for complex systems.Have programming experience in Python, C++, or Java.Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Are comfortable writing and presenting about technical topics to peers, managers, and external customers.Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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 Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or another related discipline.Have a working knowledge of national intelligence databases.Have demonstrated experience in radar waveform design, target detection, and tracking.Have experience leading and performing technical studies and analyses, modeling and simulation of advanced RF, communications, or signal processing applications.Have experience working with electronic warfare (EW), intelligence sensors, surveillance radars, over-the-horizon radar, or other electromagnetic system.Have experience using RF test and measurement equipment and familiarity with GNU Radio and/or VHDL/Verliog.Hold an active DoD Secret or higher 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you a curious, creative and experienced Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) engineer Do you want to apply your expertise to new technologies and/or non-traditional problem sets If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with expertise in SD-WAN who is motivated to create solutions for the toughest national security challenges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and integrating SD-WAN technologies for our sponsors' networks. As an SD-WAN Engineer, you will be working with cutting-edge technology that requires hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and supporting SD-WAN solutions. Your expertise will be used to improve network performance, security, and reliability for our sponsors. You will be joining a team of engineers who look at wireless networks and network design and architecture to apply to our Government and Military sponsors. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration, innovation and application...and we would love to have you on our team!As an SD-WAN Engineer, you will...Design, implement, and evaluate SD-WAN solutions for large-scale networks to address Government and Military challenges.Support architecture development, integration, and testing prototypes in operationally-realistic environments, working closely with sponsors to ensure mission success.Work closely with other members of the network engineering team to ensure successful project delivery.Collaborate with our sponsors to understand their networking needs and provide tailored solutions.Document work in formal technical reports and informal memoranda. Present work to sponsors and the technical community.Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies related to SD-WAN. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or another related field.Have at least five years of relevant experience in network engineering.Have demonstrated extensive experience with SD-WAN products from vendors such as Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Juniper SSR, Silver Peak, or Fortinet.Are knowledgeable of current SDN implementations and its use in LAN, CAN, and datacenter environments.Have hands-on experience with routing protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.Can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of network security concepts and technologies, such as firewalls, VPN, and IPS/IDS.Have knowledge of and experience with the data, network and transport layers of communication or networking systems, IPV4/6, TCP and other emerging protocols.Have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a multi-organizational team.Are highly skilled and have expertise with several of the following environments and tools: Linux, Unix, C, C++, Python, Java, MATLAB.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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communications, Networking or another related technical discipline.Have at least ten years of knowledge and experience in data networking and IP standards.Have experience with analysis or development of session and presentation layer software technologies.Have experience with development of and advocacy for technical standards in forums such as IETF, MEF, IEEE, or 3GPP.Have experience with US government and military communication and networking systems.Have experience with Project and/or Technical management of hardware, software, or systems integration teams.Have experience in applying Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence techniques to networking problems.Hold an active TS/SCI US 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you have expertise in research, development, and analysis of signal or image processing algorithms Would you like to use your signal processing experience to help advance U.S. navy electromagnetic systems for superior defense and national security missions If so, we're looking for someone like you to join us at APL!We are looking for a driven Signal Processing Engineer to join us in pushing boundaries in digital signal and image processing to enhance electromagnetic system capabilities in government and military maritime systems. We are a team of engineers, mathematicians, and scientists who seek to characterize and understand digital data in order to detect, classify, and localize signatures in complex environments. Our group's diverse expertise enables us to solve a wide range of radar, electronic warfare (EW), remote sensing, and signal processing problems for maritime missions. We strive to foster an environment of great diversity, collaboration, inclusivity, and growth. As a member of the team, you will use signal processing techniques to create innovative algorithms, prototypes, and analysis products that provide greater situational awareness and operational utility to the warfighter.As a Signal and Image Processing Engineer you will...Design, implement, and verify signal or image processing algorithms to extract information from sensor systems.Develop advanced filtering, detection, estimation, tracking, and classification algorithms using simulated and real data in both time series and spectral domains.Evaluate real-world performance of current algorithms and make recommendations for further development to improve performance.Combine specialized knowledge and the latest advances in signal processing to apply fresh perspectives to existing and new challenges for our sponsors.Participate in all aspects of the algorithm development life cycle, from data curation to deployment to performance benchmarking.Clearly communicate findings through well-written code, presentations, and technical reports.Expand knowledge of electromagnetic systems and domain expertise. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a BS degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or other related field.Have experience applying signal processing, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning, deep learning, or related techniques with respect to signal extraction from sensors.Have prior experience prototyping algorithms using MATLAB or Python.Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills, can work independently, and will be comfortable working in closed area facilities.Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI-level 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have a MS in electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or other related field.Have 3 or more years of experience applying signal processing, pattern recognition, machine learning, deep learning, or related techniques with respect to information extraction from electromagnetic systems.Have a strong working knowledge of remote sensing phenomenology and modalities such as EO, IR, SAR, MSI, or radar.Have extensive experience build trusting relationships with technical staff members and collaborating with external DoD or IC organizations.Have solid communication and strong interpersonal skills, and can write and present technical topics to peers, managers, and government sponsors.Are capable of shepherding algorithms through the full life cycle from initial conception and prototyping through high-performance implementation, deployment, benchmarking, and validation and verification (V&V).Have an active TS/SCI.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you love developing algorithms in MATLAB and implementing them in HDL to solve complex real-world challenges Are you willing to work on projects across a diverse problem space Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking an FPGA Digital Signal Processing Engineer to help us build innovative technology applications for the next generation of electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring the US and its allies dominate the RF spectrum. You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to develop creative solutions for complex challenges and bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping.As an FPGA DSP Engineer, we will trust you to ...Develop firmware for real-time embedded systems.Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of communication, data link, radar, and jamming signals.Integrate embedded systems with EW payloads.Apply Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for EW applications.Participate in field testing and demonstration of these products. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related technical discipline.Have at least two years of relevant experience with VHDL or Verilog, FPGA simulation, and MATLAB.Have relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your 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 ...Have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.Have at least seven years of relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.Have experience implementing DSP algorithms in HDL, HLS, and/or System Generator.Programming experience in C/C++ or Python.Are experienced with high-speed FPGA design.Are experienced with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.RADAR, electronic warfare, or radio frequency experience.Hold an active DoD Secret level 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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you passionate about providing real impact to the country’s toughest national security problems Do you love building and prototyping robust electrical systems If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.The Miniature Device Technologies Group develops highly customized tools and techniques required to carry out missions around the globe. Whether it be a quick reaction need from the field or the long term development of a novel capability, we work hand in hand with our government sponsors to conceive and realize solutions to their most challenging problems. We leverage our diverse set of capabilities in integrated circuit, printed circuit board (PCB), embedded software, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), and signal processing design to create ultra-small, low-power solutions that exceed comparable commercial alternatives. We are seeking a versatile senior electronics design engineer to help us advance the state-of-the-art in miniature sensor systems for a wide range of applications. In this role, you will focus heavily on the trades of size, weight, and power (SWaP) as you design systems for ultimate performance, whether it be for a handheld/body-worn or a high-bandwidth DSP or FPGA application. You will have the opportunity to work the full design cycle, including tasks such as: concept development, schematic capture, circuit simulation, PCB design, product mechanical integration, battery selection, environmental suitability, device fabrication, and device testing and final qualification. As a result, you will get to work with a multidisciplinary team of highly-talented electrical, software, mechanical, and materials engineers as you integrate your designs into the greater system. Some of the types of systems we develop include but are not limited to:RF communicationsPosition, navigation, and timing (PNT)Microelectronics (including custom ASIC development and packaging)Sensor systems (audio, image, motion, etc.)High reliability systems for harsh environments/long operational lifetimesAs a senior electronics design engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to develop capabilities for sponsor programs with custom hardware needs.You will conceive, design, and evaluate solutions that may require knowledge of sensors, discrete analog/RF circuit design, power supply design, and interfacing with microcontrollers/FPGAs/custom ASICs.You will pursue new technical concepts in order to improve the SWaP of existing solutions.You will ensure device reliability through rigorous testing under real-world conditions.You will additionally perform as a project manager for moderate sized tasks. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a BS in engineering, physics, or other related discipline.Have 10+ years of experience specifically designing and testing custom hardware to include printed circuit board technology, with at least 5 years of experience with RF and/or high-speed digital design.Are skilled at using PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.Have a working knowledge of laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, waveform generators, and vector network analyzers.Have experience managing projects on the order of $1M funding per year, or teams of 3 or more staff.Have demonstrated experience mentoring junior staff.Are willing and able to occasionally travel and work extended hours in support of technical tasks.Are able to obtain a TS/SCI 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a MS or beyond in engineering, physics, or other related discipline.Have extensive knowledge in printed circuit board technology such as material selection and stackup, construction methodologies, platings and finishes, etc.Have some background in microelectronics integration such as chip-on-board, chip-scale packaging, chip depackaging, and wirebonding.Have experience with 3D CAD tools suitable for concept mockups or component modeling.Have software development skills suitable for developing automation tools, test interfaces, etc.Are comfortable around rework tools such as a soldering iron, hot air pencil, or IR rework station.Hold an active clearance and/or have successfully undergone single-scope background investigations in the past.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you enjoy analyzing state-of-the-art systems Do you have cyber experience with U.S. Department of Defense tactical systems and are passionate about working with groundbreaking, next-generation technologies Do you want to make significant contributions to improve combat system resiliency through cyber systems engineering analysis If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join us at APL.We are seeking a dynamic, creative and analytical candidate to help us define, design, and assess the cyber resiliency of U.S. Navy ship systems, combat systems, and future architectures. We are looking to push the boundaries of ship and system capabilities by providing critical cyber resilient system design and analysis.Your contributions will help us transform data into knowledge, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices on the future direction of a system-of-systems architecture, integration and cyber evaluations for various U. S. Navy submarines and associated systems. You will join a hardworking and expert team of cyber engineers and subject matter experts in an inclusive environment that values creative collaboration and innovation.As a Submarine Cyber Engineer, you willApply operational and analytical problem solving skills to identify cyber vulnerabilities, solutions, and mitigations for submarine systems and submarine combat systems, to inform future requirements and resiliency approaches. Collaborate with system developers, government, and cyber team members, through internal and external working groups, to identify, define, and design cyber-resilient solutions and procedures for U.S. Navy submarines and their systems. Have to opportunity to share your analysis and methodology across multiple peer working groups and organizations.Collaborate with system developers, Navy labs, and other University-affiliated research centers to plan and execute cyber resiliency test, ensuring cyber test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance, and data required to execute analysis are mission-relevant and comprehensive. Participate in cyber test planning and execution as a subject matter expert at developer/government facilities in support of assessment of combat systems. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for this position if you...Possess a BS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, are Submarine Warfare qualified, and have extensive relevant experience with detailed operational employment of submarines and their systems.Have 5+ years of experience in offensive or defensive cyber operations.Are passionate about applying cyber experience, operational experience, and analytical skills in an innovative and collaborative environment.Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams.Have excellent oral and written communication skills.Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines.Are willing to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites.Are able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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...Possess a MS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent.Have 10+ years of experience leading a technical team in offensive or defensive cyber operations.Have previous experience with development of U.S. Navy ships and systems.Have an active Top Secret level 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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you have experience researching wireless communications Are you passionate about using innovation and technology to solve technical challenges involving the defense of the US If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!We are seeking Wireless Communications Engineers to help us give our nation a significant advantage by controlling the wireless communications environment. You will be joining a team of engineers that provide the U.S. military and intelligence communities with operational advantages, using machine learning, software-defined radios and protocol reverse engineering to develop advanced capabilities for research and operational prototypes, applying innovative research to some of our government 's most critical challenges.As a Wireless Communications Research Engineer...You will conduct wireless communication systems engineering research activities in support of Cyber Operations, Special Operations, and Homeland Protection Mission Areas.You will be responsible for researching and developing innovative solutions for military and Government sponsors. You will apply problem solving and analysis to areas related to telecommunications, remote sensing, anomaly detection, etc.You will lead the research and development of innovative solutions to solve complex problems in the field of wireless communications. You will identify appropriate algorithms and approaches for solving critical communications problems using advanced signal processing, data processing, and machine learning techniques. You will develop software prototypes of novel signal processing approaches.You will document work in formal technical reports and informal memoranda and present work to sponsors and the technical community.You will support testing of prototype and operational systems working closely with sponsors to ensure mission success. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field.Have at least one year of relevant experience in wireless communications engineering.Have demonstrated, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills along with effective oral and written communications skills.Are capable of working on projects independently.Have the ability to travel within the continental United States; Travel to sponsor sites local to APL may also be required.Have the ability to obtain an Interim Top 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.You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have at least five years of experience in commercial and/or government Wireless Communications Engineering.Have hands-on experience in some combination of the following implementation languages: MATLAB, Python, C++/C, PyTorch, Tensorflow.Can demonstrate recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.Hold an active Top Secret clearance or higher.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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionAre you a computer networking scientist or engineer interested in helping our nation develop the future of space-based networked constellations Does learning about new networking protocols, security standards, and autonomous management approaches sound like a fun and engaging challenge If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a computer networking professional to help us architect the next generation of space-based networks in near-Earth, cislunar, and deep space. Our missions include the robotic exploration of our solar system spanning Sol's corona to Pluto, and beyond. Our spacecraft technologies help our civilian space and national security space sponsors reason about multiple new technologies including space-based networking, machine learning, cyber security, and image recognition. As a member of our team, you will develop novel solutions for networking embedded, real-time space systems. You will work with teams of engineers and scientists passionate about innovation and driven to make a real difference. We strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth, a balanced life, and encourage diversity of thought.As a space networking systems engineer, Your primary responsibility will be to work with our sponsors to develop space networking architectures, to include the technical analysis of emerging networking protocols and standards.You will contribute to the constructions of networking simulation and emulation environments to collect metrics, demonstrate benefits, and assess new technologies for our sponsors.You will collaborate with a variety of sponsors and experts in the field of computer networking and help craft the protocols, standards, and implementations that will make our nation's space-based networking aspirations a reality.You will become part of a team of flight software engineers, spacecraft systems engineers, and data system engineers passionately working towards the exploration of our solar system. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.Have 5+ years of experience engineering computer networking software and/or networked software applications.Have an understanding of the technical details of modern networking and transport protocols (e.g., IPv4, IPv6, UDP, TCP, QUIC), network management protocols (NETCONF, RESTCONF), and security protocols (IPSec, TLS).Have demonstrated experience delivering and deploying embedded software solutions to operational systems.Have working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks to deliver software solutions.Good interpersonal skills - capable of working independently or collaboratively on a team.Good written and oral communication skills.Hold an active Top 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.You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Possess a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.Have 7 or more years of professional work experience.Have experience developing or deploying network infrastructure technologies, including routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points.Have written real-time and/or spacecraft flight software or have knowledge of flight software frameworks such as the Core Flight Executive (CFE) or Core Flight Services (CFS).Have experience with Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) protocols and/or systems for time-transfer.Have familiarity with newer networking protocols such as BPv7 and BPSec.Be Part of Something InnovativeOver the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to “touch” the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation’s national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun’s influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors. To learn about these APL’s mission and projects, https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/ and https://www.jhuapl.edu/OurWork/NationalSecuritySpace.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 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-KW1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.