Radar System Engineer - Maritime Radars

Job Description

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - We require a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline. - We require at least 1 year of engineering-related experience. - We are looking for enthusiasm to build expertise in radars and/or the physics-based effects that influence radar or communications systems. - We require familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis software. - We require strong interpersonal abilities and clear communication skills. - We require willingness to travel up to 5% of the time, if needed. - We require the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by the start date and ultimately qualify for Top Secret/SCI access. - We require U.S. citizenship to meet clearance eligibility requirements. - Preferred: We value a masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. - Preferred: We value 3+ years of professional experience in radar, aerospace, RF, hypersonics, or another systems engineering area. - Preferred: We value advanced proficiency with Matlab, Python, or comparable analytical tools. - Preferred: We value leadership experience or a strong interest in taking on leadership responsibilities. - Preferred: We value experience with advanced DoD radars and combat systems. - Preferred: We value an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities:
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- We apply technical creativity to identify issues and develop effective solutions. - We use signal and data processing methods, including machine learning and optimization, to analyze large datasets. - We perform in-depth investigations to determine root causes of performance trends and inform design decisions. - We work closely with radar system engineers, analysts, scientists, and software developers as part of an integrated team. - We collaborate with combat system and missile engineers on systems engineering efforts. - We present our findings internally and to sponsors and prime contractors to help shape program direction. - We expand our radar expertise with guidance from subject matter experts. - We support fielding the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy radars and improving the capabilities of existing Surface Navy radar systems. - We identify mission-impacting problems and propose innovative algorithms and technical solutions. - We conduct detailed performance analysis using high-fidelity, physics-based simulations. - We contribute to broader systems integration activities involving radar, combat system, and missile simulations.
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Company:
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We are the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), where we bring world-class expertise to critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. Our culture is collaborative, creative, and welcoming, and we encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work while continuing to grow alongside inspiring teammates. We offer generous benefits, including education assistance, strong retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance, along with a comprehensive package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, training and development, and other forms of compensation such as sign-on or relocation support when applicable. Our campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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