Senior Systems Engineer: Intelligence RF /Satcom Systems

Relevant Work Experience: 10+ to 15 Years Reference Code: 61329 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Senior Systems Engineer: Intelligence RF /Satcom Systems Description:As systems engineer, you will serve as the sponsor's technical advocate, applying your technical expertise in the design of satellite and terrestrial RF communications networks (including surveillance, and reconnaissance systems), to provide detailed analytical design assessments of large space and ground-based systems. Your work will consist of design reviews, validation, and supporting recommendations regarding key engineering decisions.You will work with the sponsor to produce actionable engineering strategies that account for existing technical constraints, status of legacy systems, programmatic considerations, and other practical realities. You will establish and maintain a position of technical leadership and trust with the sponsor and the sponsor's contractors and program representatives.You will evaluate RF and Satellite communications systems designs, including communications management and processing, and their corresponding automation needs. Evaluate status of mission and capability enhancements as a result of development activities and design changes. Recommend design changes based on system performance estimates and other findings.You will conduct analysis of technical alternatives, and quantify design trades. You will evaluate and characterize design and system performance, and provide oversight of independent contract engineering support and progress against several massive development efforts.Qualifications:Requires a BS in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent. Ability to collaborate and work well on interdisciplinary teams. At least 10 years experience performing detailed (bit level) communications systems analysis and evaluations. Ability to design, model, and simulate complex RF systems. Knowledge of communications protocols and processing methods. Ability to critically evaluate communications related algorithms and software. Very strong communication skills - verbal and written. Desires an advanced degrees in related fields, related publications in peer-reviewed journals, participation on communications standards bodies. Experience with analysis of: Communications related process control, automation, data fusion, and distributed systems for coordinating activities. History of significant findings and community recognition. Familiarity with multiple communications technologies and associated processing algorithms.Special clearance requirements. Some minimal local travel will be required. Applicants 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.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL 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 Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 61329Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.To Apply via APL's Employment Website:* Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.