Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 Graduate - Engineer/Scientist - Communication Systems

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Experience developing software in languages such as Python, C++, Go, or Rust.
  • Ability to work independently and within teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exposure to networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP stack protocols.
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop secure communications and networking technologies for national security.
  • Design, develop, and test software for user interfaces and network protocols.
  • Explore AI applications in networking and communications.
  • Develop designs and architectures for wired and wireless network technologies.
  • Evaluate operational networks and provide recommendations for design and performance.

Benefits

  • New engineers are paired with experienced mentors.
  • Opportunities for technical training and conference participation.
  • Encouragement of collaborative innovation and experimentation.
Full Job Description
Description

Do you have interest in network and communications engineering?

Are you searching for meaningful work to solve critical communications challenges involving the defense of the US?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree and want to work in developing solutions for networking challenges, we would love to have you join our team!

We are seeking multiple Networking and Software Engineers eager to learn new skills as you join a hardworking multi-disciplinary team responsible for problem solving, designing, and prototyping solutions to provide access to real-time information for our government sponsors. Our team advances the state of the art in networking through systems engineering research, design, analysis, experimentation, and rapid prototyping of wired, wireless, virtual, and space-based communication networks and technology! Our work helps ensure that military personnel, first responders, and government agencies can communicate when it matters most, even in contested, degraded, or denied environments. Throughout a career with our team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical domain expertise, gain knowledge in adjacent areas, and make contributions to solve real-world challenges.

As a member of our team, you may:
  • Research solutions and engineering cutting-edge secure communications and networking technologies in support of national security missions.
  • Design, develop, and test software as part of user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more.
  • Explore applications of artificial intelligence to networking, communications, and autonomous systems.
  • Develop wired and wireless network technology, designs, and architectures.
  • Evaluate operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory and field testing, and delivering actionable recommendations that shape the design, performance, and resilience for our sponsor networks.

New engineers are paired with experienced mentors and have opportunities for technical training, conference participation, and hands-on experimentation from the beginning of their careers. We strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, innovation and application... and we would love to have you on our team!

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree
  • Have experience developing software in languages such as Python, C++, Go, Rust or others.
  • Can work effectively both independently and in teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Meet at least two of the following criteria:
    • Exposure to fundamentals of networking, including the TCP/IP stack and basic behaviors of the protocols involved.
    • Understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and software best practices.
    • Experience in communications systems, modeling and simulation, evaluation or developmental testing.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and are ultimately able to 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 demonstrated curiosity for networking technologies through coursework, research, internships, personal projects, clubs, or competitions.
  • Have knowledge of computer network technologies including...
    • An understanding of networking technologies to include protocols and hardware (e.g., routers and switches).
    • Experience inspecting and evaluating network topologies, traffic flows, and packet structure using tools such as iPerf, Wireshark, and Nmap.
  • Have knowledge of software development including...
    • A strong understanding of modern software development practices and tools, including: version control systems, issue trackers, and test frameworks.
    • Experience developing in a Linux environment with several of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, C, Bash.
  • Have knowledge of communication systems including...
    • Knowledge of wireless technologies such as satellite communications, 5G (and beyond) cellular communications, or High Frequency radio.
  • Hold an active Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance.


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.
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