Senior Hardware Engineer

$90,000 - $330,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Senior

Laurel, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Hardware Engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is responsible for designing custom circuit technology for software-defined radio applications, focusing on end-to-end communications systems. This role involves leading the development of portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems, engaging with sponsors to address complex national security challenges, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through board-level integration of RF and high-speed digital components.
• Support evaluation and testing of prototype and deliverable devices through lab and field testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Engage with sponsors to understand and solve their toughest problems and lead a multidisciplinary team to develop unique solutions.
• Initiate and contribute to design reviews, system integration and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of hardware design and development experience with RF, analog, and high-speed digital circuit design.
• Understanding of low level RF system design and custom circuitry.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of engineers.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for working independently and as part of a team.
• Mentoring other engineers.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.