Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Software Engineer for Autonomous Systems

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

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently in small teams
  • Willingness to work in classified laboratories and travel for field testing
  • Effective interaction with diverse team members and project leadership
  • Eligibility to obtain Interim Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Develop system requirements and architectures for advanced sensor systems
  • Lead full stack software development for autonomous sensor operations
  • Design algorithms for low size, weight, and power hardware platforms
  • Analyze performance of deployed systems
  • Conduct design, bench, and field testing to enhance system performance
  • Document development, analysis, and testing in accordance with quality standards
  • Manage configuration according to project specifications

Benefits

  • Robust education assistance program
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Promotes healthy work/life balance
  • Welcoming atmosphere for creativity and connection
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description
Description

Are you a hands-on engineer that enjoys rapidly developing and fielding groundbreaking solutions for unattended sensors?

We are seeking a motivated and creative Software Engineer to apply technical expertise across a broad range of software development skillsets to contribute to the rapid development and fielding of autonomous sensor solutions in some of the most challenging environments around the globe to help our sponsors complete their mission!

As a Software Engineer you will...
  • Apply your skills in developing system requirements and architectures for sophisticated sensor systems and lead your designs through integration and test
  • Take ownership of the full stack development of software that interfaces with innovative sensor systems to execute autonomous mission operations and display data products to the end user in meaningful ways
  • Design and deploy hand-crafted algorithms on low size, weight and power hardware platforms designed to operate in challenging environments
  • Perform analysis of deployed systems' performance
  • Conduct design reviews, bench testing, and field testing to evaluate and improve system performance
  • Document system development, engineering analysis, and testing consistent with quality requirements and present information to review teams
  • Maintain configuration management in accordance with project standards

Qualifications

You meet our minimum requirements for the job if you...
  • Have a B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study
  • Have 2+ years of relevant experience with software development, to include design, development, integration, and/or test of hardware/software systems
  • Have demonstrated an ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently in small teams while meeting quick turnaround demands
  • Are willing to work in classified laboratories and can travel to conduct field testing (approximately 15% of your time)
  • Interact effectively with team members of different experience levels and backgrounds, including leadership of teams and projects
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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 a M.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study
  • Have more than 3 years of relevant experience in the defense or aerospace
  • Have relevant software development experience in the following subject areas: Java, C/C++, Linux, MATLAB, Pixhawk autopilot (PX4/Ardupilot), UI design, and Git
  • Possess an active DoD Secret clearance

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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