2026 PhD Graduate - Next Gen RF Signal Processing/Sensing
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Electrical Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a intern-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, Data Structures.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Electrical Engineering
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Do you love solving crucial, real-world problems related to sensor systems?
Are you a curious and active learner who just want to know why?
If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team!
We are seeking a PhD physicist, mathematician or engineer to help us develop algorithms and assess the performance of the next generation of radio frequency sensor systems for land, air, and sea-launched interceptors. You'll influence the development of powerful sensor algorithms. Dedicated teams have opportunities to tackle vital missile defense challenges. We strive to cultivate an environment of creativity and collaboration and value finding sophisticated solutions to hard problems.
As a sensor and signal processing engineer...
- Your primary responsibility will be to derive requirements, perform trade studies, and analyze the performance of advanced sensor systems.
- You will develop, implement, test and verify high-fidelity, physics-based simulations of sensors and environments.
- You will act as APL's representative with sponsors and contractors and will collaborate with multidisciplined teams to solve difficult problems in air and missile defense
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Possess a PhD in electrical engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, or a related field.
- Are knowledgeable or have research in one or more of the following: simulating or analyzing radio frequency electromagnetic signals, environments or sensors