Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Electrical/Computer Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, TypeScript, System Design.
- Role
- Network Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersDo you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications?
Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities?
If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems.
We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems!
As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will...
- Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
- Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
- Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
- Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
- Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
- Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.
Qualifications
You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you have ...