Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $100K — $245K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant field
  • Project leadership experience in DoD, Cyber, or National Health sectors focusing on AI or Data Science
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with analytical and organizational abilities
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI+poly clearance; U.S. citizenship required
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to create AI and data science solutions
  • Develop proposals for innovative, high-risk projects with real-world applications
  • Mentor and develop team members into future leaders
  • Foster collaborations across APL, JHU divisions, and the broader research community
  • Guide project execution from prototype to operationalization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact national defense projects
  • Collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge technology and talented professionals
  • Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
  • Engagement with both military and civilian sectors
  • Contribution to innovative, state-of-the-art AI solutions
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a project leader to help us build innovative solutions for challenges in national defense. We are looking for a project and technical leader to guide teams of engineers and software developers prototyping and operationalizing state of the art AI solutions.

As an AI Project Leader:
  • You will build and lead strong teams with APL scientists and engineers to develop and deliver effective AI and data science solutions to civilian and military sponsors
  • You will lead the development of new research proposals to pursue high-risk, high-reward ideas and transition successes to real world impact
  • You will combine your technical expertise and leadership experience to mentor and grow team members into future leaders
  • You will build partnerships with scientists and engineers across APL, the other divisions of JHU, and the wider research community


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant field
  • Possess project leadership experience in DoD, Cyber, or National Health-based AI, Machine Learning or Data Science settings
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Hold an active Top Secret clearance, and and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly 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.
  • Are willing and able to travel to customer sites as needed.


You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field, with emphasis on data science or applied math
  • At least 8 years of leadership, software development and/or engineering experience
  • Have prior experience with large government research and development programs across multiple military and civilian government agencies

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 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

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