Radar System Engineer - Maritime and Next-Generation Radars

Description Are you interested in playing a critical role in fielding the US Navy's next-generation family of radars? Are you interested in developing new capabilities for legacy Navy radars? Do you enjoy working in a creative environment with an integrated team of highly motivated radar engineers, scientists, and software developers? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The Sensor Algorithms and Analysis Group is seeking a Radar System Engineer to help field the next generation of Advanced Surface Navy radars and to expand the capabilities of existing Surface Navy radars. You will help identify problems that impact mission requirements and will have the opportunity to propose novel solutions and algorithms that improve performance. You will also study and perform detailed analysis on advanced radar performance using high-fidelity physics-based simulations. This work often extends into systems engineering tasking that involves integration of radar, combat system, and missile simulations. Responsibilities Creatively apply your technical skills to identify and solve problems Apply signal and data processing tools, and disciplines including machine learning and optimization, to large data sets Perform detailed, deep-dive analysis to root‑cause performance observations and drive design Work as part of a team of radar system engineers, analysts, scientists, and software developers Collaborate with combat system and missile engineers in systems engineering tasking Present analysis both internally and to sponsors and prime contractors to advise and guide program direction Grow your radar knowledge under the tutelage of radar subject matter experts Minimum Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have a: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical degree At least 1 year of engineering‑related experience Enthusiasm for and interest in gaining an understanding of radars and/or physics‑based phenomena affecting radar or communications systems Familiarity with Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools Good interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time if needed Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret/SCI 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. Preferred Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent technical field 3+ years of professional experience in radar, aerospace, RF, hypersonics, or other technical‑related systems engineering domain Strong background in Matlab, Python, or similar mathematical analysis tools Leadership experience or interest in assuming leadership roles Experience with advanced DoD radars and combat systems Top Secret/SCI clearance Equal Opportunity 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation Minimum Rate $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $195,000 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab