Reverse engineer for RF systems

Salary: $100,000 - 245,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years experience with assembly language, C, or C++ programming on embedded systems or integration with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with protocol reverse engineering and intricate communication systems
• Extensive background in digital signal processing algorithms, with a passion for hypothesizing, prototyping, and extracting data from waveforms
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance upon hiring and eventually a TS/SCI clearance, with eligibility requiring U.S. citizenship
• Preferred: Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
• Preferred: Over 6 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Experience with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA development languages
• Preferred: Previous development of innovative concepts based on wireless system analysis
• Preferred: Experience in field testing or leading technical teams
• Preferred: Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Reverse engineer software, firmware, and hardware components of target systems to understand their wireless functionalities
• Create prototypes of innovative signal processing techniques
• Collaborate in teams to modify device firmware and software for alternative communication methods
• Operationalize developed code through comprehensive testing, documentation, and integration with sponsor systems
• Propose promising ideas for internal and external funding opportunities
• Share and expand knowledge by presenting ideas through papers and presentations aimed at government officials, team members, and senior management

• Embedded
• FPGA
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Security
• Verilog
• VHDL
• LESS

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At the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), we tackle some of the nations most critical challenges in defense, security, space, and science with exceptional expertise. We foster a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is encouraged to be their authentic self, pursue personal growth, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues. We value diverse perspectives, fostering creativity and innovative thinking. We offer an attractive benefits package, including excellent education assistance, retirement contributions, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our facility is conveniently located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

last updated 35 week of 2026