Senior RF Propagation Analyst Job in Baltimore 21201, Maryland US
Senior RF Propagation Analyst
Introduction: The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Senior RF Propagation Analyst.
Job Summary: As a member of the Radar System Analysis and Phenomenology team, contribute to JHU/APL’s long-standing reputation as a world leader in understanding and modeling realistic environmental impacts on radar and RF communication systems. Support RF coverage and radar-propagation studies for many DoD and U.S. government sponsors. Work with JHU/APL management and external sponsors to develop the simulations and physical intuition required to support the U.S. Navy’s next generation of advanced phased-array radars.
Duties: Develop and apply high-fidelity, physics-based models for environmental effects on RF electromagnetic propagation. Maintain and improve existing JHU/APL models, such as the Navy-benchmark Tropospheric Electromagnetic Parabolic Equation Routine (TEMPER). Contribute to advances in state-of-the-art modeling simulation over a wide range of topics, including frequency-domain synthesis of radar pulses, digital beam forming, site-specific radar clutter, radar forecasting based on numerical weather prediction, and radar cross section of objects on the ocean surface. Work on tasks at multiple levels, from code development and analysis execution through at-sea field test support and communication of results to AMDD management and external sponsors. Publish significant accomplishments in technical journals and conferences. Develop an intuition for, and educate others on, the complex behavior of RF propagation under various environmental conditions for operationally significant regions of the world.
Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.
Required: MS degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, with a transcript that demonstrates competence in electromagnetics as well as computational mathematics or computer science. Strong communication skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced teaming environment is a must. Extensive knowledge of electromagnetics, as well as familiarity with radar and RF communications systems. At least 3 years experience developing physics-based simulations related to RF propagation in Java, C/C++ or Fortran. Should be comfortable using Matlab as an analysis tool. Resume should include several peer-reviewed publications in technical journals and/or conferences.
Desired: PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with coursework in advanced electromagnetics and numerical methods. Hands-on experience using commercial electromagnetic solvers, as well as direct experience coding custom, physics-based simulations in Java, C/C++ or Fortran. Familiarity with radar and/or radio communication systems. Experience using Matlab. Resume should include several examples of publishing significant achievements in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Special Working Conditions: Some travel, typically
Security: Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Benefits: [Delete for internal posting] APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.
