Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2026 Graduate - Engineer/Researcher - Cyber Warfare Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $85K — $165K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 3 days ago
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.)
  • Experience in technical areas such as networking, penetration testing, and cyber threat intelligence
  • Proof of interest and technical skills in cybersecurity operations
  • Strong project development and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to cyber operation projects
  • Design and develop capabilities for cyber missions
  • Collaborate with government and contractor teams on project deployment
  • Conduct research and analysis for capability development
  • Analyze publicly available data for vulnerabilities and mission management

Benefits

  • Robust education assistance program
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Healthy work/life balance
  • A welcoming and vibrant work culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Description

Your primary responsibility will be providing technical support to projects related to cyber operations. Depending on your role and areas of expertise, this may include:
  • Designing, developing, and fielding capabilities in support of cyber operations missions
  • Partnering with teams of government and/or contractor staff as they develop & deploy capabilities
  • Conducting research and analysis that supports capability development
  • Conducting analysis of novel publicly available data sources, mission vulnerability assessments, and/or cyber mission management


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for consideration if you:
  • Are graduating with or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Other degrees, such as Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Behavioral Psychology, and foreign language may be considered with demonstrated interest, experience, and technical skills applicable to QCR's work.
  • Have classroom or professional experience working closely in skills including, but not limited to: networking, penetration testing, reverse engineering, open-source intelligence, data science, agentic systems, modeling and simulation, cyber threat intelligence, AI/ML, or similar technical fields.
  • Enjoy creating and building (and the follow-through to finish) projects that pose a challenge
  • Have a passion for applying analytical and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions by prototyping
  • Can effectively communicate information, concepts or ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Are able to acquire Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire Top Secret with SCI 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 demonstrated leadership of small or large teams to achieve excellence. Even if you don't intend to be a leader at first, we find that leaders make great teammates.
  • Have built projects using LLM-based agents to automate complex tasks, and understand the risks and benefits of operationalizing AI in mission-critical applications.
  • Understand Department of Defense operations, or DoD processes like acquisition, sustainment, risk management, or test and evaluation.
  • Have proficiency in defense-critical foreign languages.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar 2026 Graduate - Engineer/Researcher - Cyber Warfare Systems jobs:

NationwideLaurel, MD