2026 Graduate - Engineer / Scientist - Resilient Military Systems

Description

Do you enjoy solving complex, multi-domain challenges that further the security of our nation?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields, and want to contribute to important national security missions, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking dedicated individuals to analyze and evolve the architecture, design, constraints, and cyber requirements of military platforms / systems and spacecrafts. Our team works collaboratively with industry, academia, and government to study, design, develop, implement, and test cyber capabilities applied to air, afloat, ground, and undersea military and / or tactical platforms and systems.

As a member of our team...

• You will enhance the design of ships, subs, aircraft, spacecrafts, autonomous military systems, and weapons to increase the resilience to cyberspace attacks.
• You will possess valuable skills in the areas of software development, systems engineering, and / or modeling and simulation.
• You will collaborate with team members in the definition and design of robust and resilient solutions for the acquisitions, operations and sustainment of military and tactical systems in the presence of adverse cyber environments.
• You can use internal funding opportunities to craft the direction of future research.

Qualifications

You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you have :

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Golang, Rust, C, or C++.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have :

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work / life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http : / / www.jhuapl.edu / careers .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu .

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and / or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$155,000 Annually