Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $195K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficient in systems or scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, Julia)
  • Familiar with standard software engineering practices (documenting, testing, CI/CD)
  • Experienced with programming in a Linux environment
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to obtain at least an Interim Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize software for efficient use of modern computer hardware
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop sophisticated simulation software
  • Guide software architecture and design, mentoring junior team members
  • Gather feedback from the user community to rapidly develop features

Benefits

  • Commitment to fostering diversity and collaboration
  • Support for continuous learning in various coding languages and practices
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in high-fidelity physics simulations
  • Agile methodologies that streamline development processes
  • Opportunities to mentor and lead within a progressive team environment
Full Job Description
Description

Are you a skilled software developer with a passion for crafting highly-quality, innovative software products? Do you love solving sophisticated, algorithmically intensive problems?

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

We are seeking a talented software engineer to help us expand our internal high fidelity, physics simulation capability. Join a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who provide invaluable data across the lab and to our sponsors. We are passionate about crafting fast, reliable software that push the boundaries of existing solutions. Our team is committed to developing quality software by embracing agile methodologies and fostering an environment of diversity, learning, and collaboration.

As a Software Engineer you will...
  • Optimize software to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware.
  • Collaborate with a small, dynamic software team to development sophisticated simulation software to improve modeling capabilities.
  • Guide software architecture and design decisions, while mentoring junior members of the team.
  • Work closely with the user community and analysts to rapidly develop features through constant feedback and iteration.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Have at least 3 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
  • Are a skilled and efficient programmer in systems or scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes.
  • Are proficient in standard software engineering practices (documenting, testing, CI/CD, logging, etc.).
  • Are familiar with programming for and in a Linux environment.
  • Can effectively collaborate with colleagues of varying experience levels.
  • Have the verbal and writing skills vital for detailing and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Final 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. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Have 5 years of experience as a full time software engineer.
  • Have modern C++ experience.
  • Have CUDA (or other GPGPU) programming experience.
  • Have experience with GPU accelerated ray tracing libraries like OptiX
  • Have HPC experience using SLURM (or equivalent grid engine).
  • Have experience working professionally in an agile development environment.
  • Have familiarity with numerical methods, partial differential equations, and/or physics simulations.
  • Understand common CEM methods such as physical optics, geometric optics, finite difference time domain, method of moments, etc.


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Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 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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