DescriptionAre you a "systems thinker" with systems engineering experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs Do you love working with a diverse group of dedicated technical specialists in a collaborative teaming environment If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a Systems Engineer for the Strategic Deterrence Mission Area's Systems Engineering Group in the Force Projection Sector. We provide systems engineering and system development expertise to nationally important strategic deterrence capabilities for the Navy and Air Force. As a member of our team, you will develop and assess requirements, develop architectures, build and modify analysis tools, develop test plans and analyze test data, perform trade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis, and performance assessment for strategic weapons systems development programs. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of systems engineering for the Force Projection Sector.As a Systems Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to provide systems engineering expertise focusing on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, risk assessments and test & evaluation for strategic deterrent systems. You will utilize tools to analyze weapon system capabilities and to assist in the development of future weapon system requirements. You will participate in design and requirements reviews. You will provide domain expertise while conducting research, studies, and analysis on current and future weapons system capabilities and performance, as well as provide supporting data and associated recommendations to advise program sponsors. You will deliver formal presentations to sponsors and supporting contractors, and effectively communicate proposed concepts/solutions and analysis results. You will produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.Have experience performing systems engineering. Have experience in early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment. Have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills. Have shown the ability to participate in multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors.Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country.Hold an active Secret security clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret 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. Have experience in systems engineering for missile systems.Have an understanding of DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs. Have familiarity with systems engineering software, especially model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools like Magic Draw and DOORS. Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force ICBM System. Hold an active Top 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 at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.FPS (KBV)#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 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 a systems thinker with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs.Do you enjoy developing and deploying cutting edge capabilities for digital engineering (DE) Do you love working with a diverse group of dedicated technical specialists in a collaborative teaming environment If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.We are seeking a senior systems engineer proficient in MBSE for the Strategic Deterrence Mission Area's Systems Engineering Group in the Force Projection Sector. We provide vital systems engineering and system development expertise to nationally important strategic deterrence capabilities for the Navy and Air Force. As a member of our team, you will provide advanced MBSE expertise in developing system models, model profiles, architecture frameworks, and systems engineering processes for several critical strategic weapons systems development programs. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to create and contribute to innovative DE capabilities that accelerate the engineering efforts of APL and our sponsors. We are passionate about making critical contributions to these critically important programs, and you will be a key part of our success. With your help, we will remain at the forefront of systems engineering for the Force Projection Sector.As a Senior Model Based Systems Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to provide systems engineering and MBSE thought leadership and expertise to the development and evaluation of complex strategic deterrent systems and supporting infrastructure. You will work with an advanced team to develop and implement system models to support development and integration of new strategic deterrent systems, as well as modernization and sustainment of existing systems.You will conceptualize, design, and develop new DE capabilities and processes that will become force multipliers for APL and our sponsors.You will apply your systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for strategic deterrent 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 the MBSE tools that capture and analyze models of the systems being developed throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through fielding and support. You will help define model-based design review requirements and update the systems engineering process to utilize advanced MBSE techniques. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical field.Have 5+ years of relevant experience performing systems engineering in the design, development and/or evaluation of complex systems. Have experience in system modeling using UML/SysML and associated modeling software.Have direct experience applying aspects of MBSE in support of system development. Have broad systems engineering experience including early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment.Have especially strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills. Have shown the ability to interact effectively with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors.Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices at the Washington Navy Yard and to supporting contractor sites, as well as occasional travel to other military bases across the country.Able able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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 an advanced degree in systems engineering. Have 10+ year of relevant experience in systems engineering for strategic deterrence missile systems.Have relevant 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 writing custom scripts and/or plug-ins for MagicDraw modeling software (including its Cameo variants) and/or DOORS requirements software. Have Agile software development experience.Have experience integrating models across multiple software applications to perform detailed analysis by leveraging data from several engineering domains.Has a broad knowledge of digital engineering processes and tools.Have experience with DoD acquisition processes, Navy Strategic Systems programs, and/or Air Force ICBM programs. Have knowledge of the Navy Trident II Strategic Weapon System and/or Air Force ICBM System. Hold an active Top 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 at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.FPS (KBV)#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 passionate about navigating spacecraft throughout the Solar System Would you love to apply your technical knowledge and creativity to make innovative contributions to some of the nation's spectacular space missions Are you searching for a collaborative, fulfilling work environment If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team.We are seeking motivated engineers to help the Astrodynamics and Control Systems group (SAC) develop, analyze, test, and deliver spacecraft for both NASA missions and National Security Space projects. We are looking for individuals with experience in orbit determination and navigation in various environments, including multi-body dynamical regimes such as cislunar space. Our spacecraft reach the extremes of the solar system, from Parker Solar Probe at the Sun to New Horizons at Pluto and beyond, with formation flying at Earth, as well as planetary defense with DART. Understanding the dynamic state and the state uncertainty of spacecraft is critical in the robustness of a navigation concept of operations. We would love to have you apply your talents to our challenges. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of some of our nation 's most critical space missions, joining a hardworking team of engineers who strive to deliver game-changing solutions. You will have the opportunity to support both pre-launch spacecraft development and post-launch operations performance analysis and system updates. We are passionate about our work, striving to cultivate an environment of partnership and collaboration, and committed to making critical contributions to critical challenges.As a SAC Navigation Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be supporting the navigation (PNT) needs of various NASA missions and National Security Space projects.You will design, execute, analyze, and test navigation concept of operations, including developing error budgets and conducting end-to-end orbit determination and covariance studies.You will assist in the development and implementation of navigation algorithms for both ground software and/or embedded flight software. You will assist in the testing of software to support the integration of testbed algorithms and flight software with flight and ground support equipment hardware. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess an MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.Have at least 3 years of spacecraft mission experience in either design, analysis, development, testing, or operations of spacecraft navigation subsystems.Are skilled in analytical and numerical computing software, such as MATLAB, Python, and/or C.Are able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will besubject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet therequirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirementsinclude U.S. citizenship.You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Have experience collaborating with Mission Design teams and developing compatible navigation concept of operationsHave experience implementing statistical analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations and linear covariance analyses.Have experience in existing navigation software, such as ODTK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or MONTE.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.

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.

DescriptionAre you passionate about space Do you like contributing to space flight missions If you are looking for meaningful work in spacecraft power electronics, we’d love to have you join our team!We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to help us develop power electronics hardware for space flight missions. 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 Electronics Engineer...Your primary responsibility will be to design, analyze, and test space flight power electronics.You will define and develop ground support equipment products to support flight hardware verification.You will perform technical trade studies.You will develop and verify hardware requirements.You will generate fabrication drawings and support production.You will characterize performance of your hardware designs.You will document hardware verification activities. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.Have 6+ years of experience developing high reliability power electronics hardware.Are skilled in the design, production, and test of power electronics.Have experience performing circuit simulation, worst-case analysis, and derating analysis.Have experience developing and executing test procedures.The ability 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. citizenship.You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.Have experience developing electronics hardware for spacecraft applications.Have experience leading an electrical hardware development team.Have experience developing motor control electronics and algorithms.Are familiar with radiation tolerant and space-qualified parts.Have experience designing power magnetics.Have experience using Mentor Graphics Expedition.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.

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. 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 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.