Digital Signal Processing Engineer
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Job Description
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Digital Signal Processing Engineer to develop advanced algorithms and architectures for defense and aerospace systems within our Engineering & Design Department. You will design, simulate, and implement DSP solutions for radar, communications, and electronic warfare using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, transitioning concepts to embedded and software-defined radio platforms. Collaborating in APL’s mission-driven, research-focused culture, you’ll tackle complex national security and space challenges, with strong support for innovation, graduate education, and professional growth in a diverse, inclusive, and ethical environment.
Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms for radar, communications, and EW systems in defense and aerospace applications.
Simulate, prototype, and analyze signal processing architectures using MATLAB, Python, and related tools.
Transition algorithms to real-time software/firmware implementations on embedded and SDR platforms.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and design to integrate DSP solutions into larger systems.
Document designs, analyses, and results; present findings to sponsors and technical stakeholders.
Support experimentation, field tests, and data analysis to validate and refine algorithms.
Contribute to innovative research, publications, and proposals aligned with APL’s mission-driven programs.
Digital signal processing (DSP) theory
MATLAB/Simulink
Python for scientific computing
C/C++ for real-time implementation
Signal detection and estimation
Time-frequency analysis and spectral analysis
Adaptive filtering and array processing
Software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks
Embedded systems / FPGA fundamentals
Version control (Git) and software engineering practices
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Secret or Top Secret security clearance eligibility
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Relevant IEEE or DSP-related certifications a plus
Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms for radar, communications, and EW systems in defense and aerospace applications.
Simulate, prototype, and analyze signal processing architectures using MATLAB, Python, and related tools.
Transition algorithms to real-time software/firmware implementations on embedded and SDR platforms.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and design to integrate DSP solutions into larger systems.
Document designs, analyses, and results; present findings to sponsors and technical stakeholders.
Support experimentation, field tests, and data analysis to validate and refine algorithms.
Contribute to innovative research, publications, and proposals aligned with APL’s mission-driven programs.
Digital signal processing (DSP) theory
MATLAB/Simulink
Python for scientific computing
C/C++ for real-time implementation
Signal detection and estimation
Time-frequency analysis and spectral analysis
Adaptive filtering and array processing
Software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks
Embedded systems / FPGA fundamentals
Version control (Git) and software engineering practices
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Secret or Top Secret security clearance eligibility
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Relevant IEEE or DSP-related certifications a plus
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