Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$105K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant field
  • Leadership experience in DoD, Cyber, or National Health AI/ML/Data Science
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Active Top Secret clearance with potential for TS/SCI+poly clearance
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead teams of scientists and engineers in AI and data science solutions
  • Develop new research proposals focused on high-risk, high-reward ideas
  • Transition research successes to real-world applications
  • Mentor and grow team members into future leaders
  • Foster partnerships within APL and the wider research community

Benefits

  • Engaging work focused on national security impact
  • Commitment to innovation and professional development
  • Collaborative environment with diverse research teams
  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI projects
  • Potential for involvement in high-stakes government research initiatives
Full Job Description
Description

Are you passionate about leading teams building solutions for our greatest national security challenges?

Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional development?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team in the Analytic Capabilities group of the Asymmetric Operations Sector!

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 Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant field
  • Possess program and/or 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...
  • 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

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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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