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Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer
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THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
Laurel, MD (In Person)
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Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer
Laurel, Maryland
58536
Special Operations
AOS Asymmetric Operations Sector
Interim Top Secret
Top Secret
Telework not available for this position
Job Description
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Do you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications?
Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities?
If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems.
We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems!
As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will...
Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.
Qualifications
You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you have ...
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study.
Have at least one year of relevant experience and proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, or media access layers of communications systems.
Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
Familiarity with some of the following: geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design. 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 ten years of experience in commercial and/or government communication engineering.
A wide breadth and depth of wireless systems knowledge.
Demonstrated expertise with end to end comms system design.
Recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.
A current Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
This position is on-site at APL's main campus (Laurel, MD) with occasional travel.
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