Description Do you excel at solving software engineering puzzles? Do you want to combine software, system, and architecture into next generation capabilities that support forward projection of the United States Navy? If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join us at APL! We are looking for a driven engineer to help us in creating and integrating complex phenomenological algorithms into prototypes and tools for U.S. Navy maritime electromagnetic systems. We are a multi-disciplinary team of electrical engineers, computational scientists, software engineers, and domain experts who work with maritime-based electronic warfare (EW), radar, or other radio frequency (RF) and remote sensing systems at various stages of their lifecycle. We strive to foster an environment of great diversity, collaboration, inclusivity, and growth. As a member of our team, you will apply knowledge and principles of computational science to create, design, and implement effective procedures for integrating RF and signal processing algorithms into maritime electronic systems that adhere to system requirements and performance standards. As a Software Integration Engineer, you will… Develop, test, deploy, and evaluate engineering analysis tools and software prototypes for maritime electromagnetic systems. Convert mathematical and physics-based algorithms into software packages. Collaborate with team and associated external parties to integrate software packages into maritime electromagnetic systems and frameworks. Design and implement robust software integration processes that account for system, architectural, and data throughput challenges. Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve new and existing software . Work closely with scientists, analysts, and operators to develop new capabilities that enable them to perform critical analysis. Document software capabilities and develop technical documentation to guide future software development. Occasionally travel to attend collaboration meetings and support integration and test events. Constantly learn, actively share knowledge, and encourage the exchange of software skills. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have... A Bachelor 's degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, or another related discipline. 2+ years of post-undergraduate experience programming in MATLAB and C/C++ and developing software on a Linux platform. Proficiency and understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts. Experience in converting mathematical theory into computational models, engineering analysis tools, or software prototypes. Interest in integrating software with data pipelines and components of maritime electromagnetic systems. The ability to multi-task and work independently in dynamic work environment and team. Experience with distributed version control systems like Git. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Are comfortable writing and presenting about technical topics to peers, managers, and external customers. The ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly 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 degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, or another related discipline. Experience integrating software with data pipelines and components of large-scale processes or maritime electromagnetic systems. Programming experience in Java. Experience leading software engineering teams or software integration tasks. Used and configured build automation and CI/CD systems (e.g. Gitlab, Jenkins) to automatically test, configure, build and deploy complex software applications. Experience developing real-time processing software or writing GPU code (e.g. CUDA). Experience documenting software architecture, communicating technical designs, analyzing applications, and making recommendations for improvement. Experience working with electronic warfare (EW), intelligence sensors, surveillance radars, over-the-horizon radar, or other and electromagnetic system. Proven knowledge of the processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community. An active Secret or higher level 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 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 at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us 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. Minimum Rate $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate $175,000 Annually