Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 Graduate - Software Developer - Tactical System Prototyping and Deployment

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

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in software development, particularly with object-oriented programming, database design, and sensor interfaces.
  • Ability to work on military facilities and ships, often outside normal hours.
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Research concepts to address military operational shortfalls as part of a collaborative team.
  • Develop proof-of-concept prototypes integrating software development and various engineering fields.
  • Conduct evaluations and experimental operations at military facilities to transition capabilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative military technology projects.
  • Collaborative environment with a team that has successful project fielding experience.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies including AI and real-time computing.
Full Job Description
Description

As a Software Development Engineer, you will...
  • Research and develop concepts to solve unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities. Subject areas differ widely over time, but our current projects focus on improving the exploitation of airborne and ground based sensor data through object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, data management, and operational data display as well as on intelligent networks, resilient autonomy, and non-kinetic warfare integration.
  • Perform system design and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes incorporating several engineering fields: software development, signal/video processing, artificial intelligence, real-time computing, applied mathematics, network/web services, and visualization.
  • Support prototype evaluation, experimental operations at military facilities, and transitions of capabilities to government or industry.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Completed coursework or internships involving complex software development, particularly in the areas of object oriented programming, database design, signal processing, sensor/system interfaces, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and user interfaces.
  • Can occasionally travel and work at government and military facilities, including underway on US Navy ships and aircraft requiring work outside of and in excess of normal working hours.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a final Secret level security 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...
  • Knowledge of C++, Java, or Typescript in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • Desire to build computer science/software development expertise to address emerging challenges.
  • Interest and initiative to grow into a leadership position.

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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1942

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