Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Full Stack Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering)
  • 5+ years of full stack software development experience in languages like Rust, C/C++, C#, Java, Python, Javascript, or Typescript
  • Experience with web frameworks (e.g., AngularJS, Vue.js)
  • Ability to work in small, interdisciplinary teams
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance, U.S. citizenship required
  • Willingness to travel to sponsor sites on occasion.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, and test software solutions for RF exploitation and communications applications
  • Collaborate with signal processing and communication engineers to fulfill sponsor needs
  • Document software development in technical reports and presentations
  • Evaluate application performance in field settings and make iterative improvements
  • Respond to emerging technical and operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Creative and collaborative work environment
  • Focus on impactful solutions addressing national security challenges
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentoring within the team
  • Commitment to personal development and continuous learning
  • Engagement in quick-reaction projects aligned with operational needs.
Full Job Description
Description

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

Do you value working in a creative, collaborative environment?

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

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We develop software systems to address challenging national security problems that enable planning and decision making in domains including active threat deterrence, signal intelligence, cyber operations, machine learning, image processing, and applied data analytics. We seek talented engineers who can work with a team to construct, implement, test, document, and maintain software applications that provide highly impactful capabilities for the special operations and intelligence community.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will:
  • Work alongside other developers to architect, implement, and test complex software solutions for advanced RF exploitation and communication applications.
  • Work closely with signal processing and communication engineers to develop overall solutions that support sponsor needs.
  • Document work in technical reports and informal memoranda as well as present work to sponsors and the technical community.
  • Participate in field evaluation of applications and iterate accordingly based on performance and in response to emergent technical and operational requirements.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or another field relevant to the duties as described above.
  • Have at least 5 years of demonstrated proficiency in full stack software development with any combination of Rust, C/C++, C#, Java, Python, Javascript, or Typescript and web application frameworks such as AngularJS or Vue.js.
  • Are able to work effectively in small, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date. 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 able to do limited travel to sponsor sites.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Possess a Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or equivalent.
  • Are interested in leading software development tasks and mentoring.
  • Have a willingness to work on quick-reaction projects in support of sponsor's operational requirements.

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.
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