Senior Embedded Systems Developer

Do you love working on a motivated team to solve complex problems in innovative ways?

Do you enjoy creating prototypes in a laboratory environment?

Are you passionate about developing cyber-relevant solutions for our U.S. military service members?

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

We are seeking a computer or electrical engineer to help solve national security challenges. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to vital solutions for constrained systems from numerous sponsor agencies and departments. Together, we will build capabilities that address sophisticated cyber challenges, assess and integrate real-time systems, perform laboratory and field testing, assist in post-processing data analysis, and communicate findings to sponsors. In our group, we strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth and a balanced life. We are committed to making a real-world impact and solving the operational needs of the US government agencies and military organizations that we serve.

As a Senior Embedded Systems Developer, you will...

• Serve as a core team member on an array of cybersecurity projects that protect military and space mission systems and deny adversaries.
• Hone leadership skills by leading small technical teams or projects, fostering innovation among multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance in technical areas and professional development.
• Use creative problem solving to develop and enhance hardware and software systems.
• Port high-level software solutions to embedded firmware/HDL.
• Expand and enhance simulation and emulation environments used in laboratory experimentation.
• Lead hands-on experimentation, offering recommendations and technical insights.
• Provide hardware expertise across sponsor projects and internal research initiatives.
• Integrate system components with test, measurement, and analysis equipment to advance cybersecurity research and development.

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

• Possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another equivalent combination of education/experience/certifications.
• Have 5+ years of experience developing and enhancing hardware and software for embedded systems, such as systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, FPGAs, and/or weapon systems assemblies, using supported tools and toolchains, such as PetaLinux, Vivado Design Suite, IAR Workbench, STMicro CUBE, or similar.
• Are proficient with serial communication protocols or Internet TCP/IP protocols
• Can actualize designs via developing hardware and/or software prototypes using VHDL/Verilog, C/C++/Rust, or similar.
• Have experience analyzing existing systems or designs for potential vulnerabilities and subsequently developing mitigations or exploits.
• Have automated test instrumentation programming experience for external physical systems control, monitoring, and communication.
• Have experience creating emulated or simulated environments based on actual systems or developing representative emulated environments.
• Have knowledge and skills to provide network and system cybersecurity.
• Have a willingness to share knowledge with others, and the ability to effectively present solutions to teammates and government sponsors.
• Are willing and able to travel up to 10%.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly 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...

• Possess an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Have 10+ years of experience developing and enhancing hardware and software for embedded systems.
• Have electrical schematic and circuit board design experience with Mentor DX Designer, ORCAD, or similar packages.
• Have experience engineering military platforms and systems, including weapons, aircraft, spacecraft, ground vehicles, ships, submarines, combat systems, C4I, avionics and navigation systems, etc.
• Have experience with cryptographic protocols, or accelerating cryptographic operations with hardware.
• Have experience maturing products from lower to higher technology readiness levels (TRLs).
• Hold an active security clearance.

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 of perspectives 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.

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 of perspectives, 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 contactAccommodations@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.