2025 Graduate - Signal Processing/Communications Theory Engineer

Are you looking for exciting opportunities to help determine how to best defend the United States, our armed forces, and our allies from all forms of air and missile threats? We are seeking talented graduates to join our Networked Systems and Integrated Fires Group to conduct algorithm development, modeling and analysis for air and missile defense.You would become a part of the team that works on a wide range of exciting technical challenges involving sensor data processing, target tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, communications and networking, and system-of-systems design that encompasses sensors, networks, combat systems and weapons, all with the goal of developing groundbreaking solutions for distributed warfare theaters. You will use math, engineering, physics and software skills to model, analyze and improve existing and prototype new air and missile defense systems and concepts. You will model, analyze, and study performance of current systems, identify opportunities for improvements, and propose and develop new algorithms and concepts You will provide status updates, analysis results and algorithms in written reports and in presentations Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field Have a theoretical knowledge and coursework in some of the following: probability theory, statistics, linear algebra, algorithm design, signal processing, time-frequency analysis, communications theory, electromagnetic theory, machine learning Have experience using MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling and simulation Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain 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. Have a theoretical background in some of the following: adaptive signal processing, detection and estimation theory, information theory, wireless communications, data fusion, optimization theory Have an active Secret security clearance 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. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. 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. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.