Embedded System Developer

Are you passionate about building impactful and field-forward solutions for our greatest national security challenges?

Do you have a passion for architecting and developing innovative embedded electronics designs?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a skilled embedded developer to join our multidisciplinary and highly collaborative team in the design, integration, and delivery custom end-to-end RF communications systems built around software defined radios. As a member of our team, you'll architect and implement embedded systems for groundbreaking RF communications for the special operations and intelligence communities. These systems address challenging national security problems and enable planning and decision making in domains as diverse as active threat deterrence, signal intelligence, cyber operations, machine learning, image processing, and applied data analytics. Our systems range from massive RF processing systems to small, low-power systems architected for specialized application. You'll join a multidisciplinary team of engineers who believe in fostering a diverse and collaborative work environment to solve complex problems.

As an Embedded System Developer, you will...

• Architect and implement complex embedded systems using CPUs, programmable logic, and ADCs/DACs or RF integrated circuits
• Support the full implementation cycle from conception to fielded deliverable including driver integration, design of Linux images, developing bootloaders, maintaining a BSP, and executing board bring up
• Support integration, field testing, debugging, and troubleshooting, often under tight time constraints.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or another field relevant to the duties as described above.
• Have 3+ years of software development experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, VHDL or Verilog, and synthesis tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado).
• Are comfortable working in and developing for Linux including driver integration, kernel development, and imaging to run on custom hardware (e.g. Petalinux, Yocto, etc).
• Use Gitlab for build automation and CI/CD to automatically test, configure, build and deploy complex software applications.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Demonstrate success with architecting embedded systems.
• Can implement signal processing algorithms in software and HDL.
• Are familiar with Google Protocol Buffers and ZeroMQ networking library.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.