Embedded Systems Design Engineer

Job overview

The Embedded Systems Design Engineer role is an onsite position based in Laurel, MD. Compensation is not specified in the listing. This role supports the Electronic Warfare Systems Group at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), contributing to the development of innovative technology for next-generation electronic warfare systems. The role involves designing algorithms and developing software and firmware for real-time embedded systems. The engineer will implement digital signal processing algorithms, integrate systems with electronic warfare payloads, and apply machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges from concept to prototyping.

What you'll do

• Develop software and firmware for real-time embedded systems.
• Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for communication, radar, and jamming signals.
• Integrate embedded systems with electronic warfare payloads.
• Apply Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms.
• Test and demonstrate work in field tests and lab demos.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

laurel md

embedded systems

dsp

fpga

machine learning

electronic warfare

security clearance required

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Focus on electronic warfare and RF spectrum dominance.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.