Job Description

Are you interested in playing a critical technical leadership role in fielding next-generation Navy Radar/EO/IR and Electronic Warfare systems and land-based sensor networks? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment with a team of highly motivated radar engineers? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking experienced sensor engineers to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy sensors and Land-based Cruise Missile Defense sensor networks. You will work in a teamed environment to analyze live tactical sensor data; identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements; compare to physics-based simulations that provide unprecedented realism and new levels of understanding of system performance in operationally realistic environments in the presence of the world's most challenging threats. 

As a Senior Radar/EW/EO/IR System Engineer, you will...

• Creatively apply your technical skills to identify and solve problems.
• Lead and collaborate with teams of other sensor engineers, software developers, combat system engineers, and physicists.
• Invent, explore, and use modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities, data analysis tools, and machine learning algorithms.
• Apply signal and data processing tools, including machine learning, to large data sets to develop novel algorithms.
• Investigate and address problems due to emergent phenomenology.
• Lead teams of radar, combat system, and missile engineers.
• Advise and guide the strategic direction of analysis capabilities for our group and the programs it supports.
• Develop tasking to address future program needs in collaboration with group management and program managers.

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

• A BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field with at least 5 years of sensor systems engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of radars and/or physics-based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% 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...

• Have an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field.
• Experience with advanced DoD sensors and combat systems, particularly in the areas described above.
• Have experience leading technical teams.

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.

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APL 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. 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.

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