Are you looking for software work that allows you to tackle on a variety of challenges? Are you searching for a job that allows you to impact the defense of the nation? Are you a creative teammate, who loves to look at the "big picture"? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a radar software engineer to help us develop next generation radar, electronic warfare (EW) and communications systems and associated technologies for ship, air and ground mobile applications. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting the US Department of Defense and other organizations. You will have an opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team to develop new technology and approaches alongside government experts in the field. The Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems Development group within the Air and Missile Defense Sector at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has an exciting opening available for a tactical Radar Software Engineer. We are looking for someone with experience developing tactical software for DoD systems. As a Radar Software Engineer: You will lead the development of software architectures and new applications, algorithms, software, user-interfaces, etc. This opportunity requires creative application of new software technologies to emerging radar systems. You will research, investigate, and experiment with new programming technologies including use and applicability of different types of software technology used in unconventional ways. Finally, you will work with different hardware platforms, such as FPGAs, GPPs and GPUs for use in DoD systems. You will have the opportunity to research state of the art techniques and collaborate with experts in the field. You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you Have a BS degree in any of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent Have 10 years' experience in radar software development/engineering including experience with any of the following: requirements analysis, software architecture, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, maintenance, support, testing and problem diagnosis Are able to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to starting Have knowledgeable of radar techniques: clutter mapping, radar signal processing, moving targets, etc Have knowledgeable in radar architecture including schedulers and trackers Ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance prior to starting You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you Have an MS or Ph.D. in the disciplines listed above Have experience working in the area of Electronic Warfare and RF 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. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-BG1