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# Embedded Systems Design Engineer

- **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC
- **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000 - $245,000
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Software Defined Radio, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18880181/Embedded-Systems-Design-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel

## About the Role

Do you love building algorithms and developing on embedded systems to solve hard problems with real-world applications?

Are you eager to take initiative and work on projects across a broad range of technical challenges, from high-reliability to rapid prototyping?

Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out?, * Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related technical field.

 * Have general knowledge of embedded systems design with FPGAs.
 * Demonstrated familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA development languages.
 * Have experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
 * Have relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.
 * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Top 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 ...

 * Have a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
 * Have at least seven years of relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.
 * Bring experience in programming for Software Defined Radio (SDR).
 * Have experience in high-speed FPGA development.
 * Are knowledgeable of standard digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.
 * Have experience working with Linux operating systems.
 * Hold an active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.

## Description

We are seeking an embedded systems engineer to help us build and prototype innovative technology applications for future electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring that the US and its allies dominate in the RF spectrum.

You'll be joining our innovative team of systems engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges in addition ot bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, we will trust you to ...

 * Develop software and firmware for real-time embedded systems.
 * Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of communication, radar, and EW systems.
 * Integrate embedded systems with EW payloads.
 * Apply Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for EW applications.
 * Test and demonstrate your work in field tests and lab demos.