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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Antenna Systems & Hardware Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Hfss, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17694132?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17694132%2FAntenna-Systems-Hardware-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role Do you enjoy combining high-fidelity modeling with hands-on RF hardware development?, * A Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent, with a concentration in electromagnetics (EM), RF, or related fields. * 3+ years of experience in antenna or RF aperture modeling, test, and measurement for radar, EW, or communication systems. * Experience with commercial computational EM software packages such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, ADS, or equivalent. * Hands-on experience developing or integrating antenna and RF hardware (e.g., RF front ends, feed networks, up/down converters, LNAs, PAs) and basic RF prototyping and debug. * Strong MATLAB or Python skills for data processing, visualization, automation, and development of custom analysis tools. * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed, for field tests, range measurements, or sponsor engagements. * An Active Secret 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 have... * A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent * Experience with advanced antenna measurement techniques (e.g., near-field to far-field transformations, compact range measurements, array calibration, polarization purity characterization). * Experience with RF PCB design tools and techniques and the rapid prototyping of RF hardware (e.g., quick-turn boards, evaluation boards, or custom front-end modules). * Experience with RF lab equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters. * Experience planning and executing antenna or RF aperture measurements in anechoic chambers or other antenna test facilities, and interpreting measured pattern and S parameter data. * An Active Top Secret Clearance ## Description Are you interested in advancing the state of the art in antennas and RF apertures for next-generation sensor systems?, * Develop and apply antenna and RF aperture modeling and simulation tools (e.g., full-wave EM solvers, array analysis codes, custom MATLAB/Python tools) to design, analyze, and trade antenna and array performance across a variety of operational scenarios. * Plan, execute, and analyze antenna and RF aperture measurements in laboratory, chamber, and field test environments, including radiation pattern measurements, gain and efficiency, impedance, polarization characteristics, and array calibration. * Lead the rapid prototyping, integration, and debug of antenna systems, including RF front ends, feed networks, and integration of antennas with RF electronics and software-defined radios. Use RF lab equipment and automated test scripts to quickly assess and iterate on designs. * Collaborate closely with antenna designers, RF hardware engineers, and systems engineers to translate modeling, measurement, and prototyping results into system-level recommendations and design updates, and document and present findings in internal reports and technical briefings to sponsors. ## Related Videos - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)