2026 Graduate - Computer Engineer, Shipboard Systems Team

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD, seeks a Computer Engineer to maintain and modernize software applications and develop data acquisition systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and have programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $85,000 – $165,000 annually, along with potential additional compensation for exceptional performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• Familiarity with agentic coding practices for data analysis.
• Willingness to learn and use various programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain legacy software applications and modernize them.
• Prototype new approaches to data storage utilizing various tools.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop data acquisition systems.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

JavaScript

C#

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Do you want to become an expert in creating and maintaining high-quality databases and analysis software? Do you love integrating hardware and software solutions? Do you care deeply about the mission of the United States Navy and want to make an immediate and significant impact?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related field, we’d love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

As a Computer Engineer, you will:

• Learn and maintain our legacy software applications (written in C++), with an eye toward modernization.
• Prototype new approaches to data storage and display, utilizing database and engineering tools such as SQL Server, MATLAB/Simulink, Python and integrating Artificial Intelligence solutions as appropriate.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) to develop sensor and data acquisition systems to collect data during in‑house and field testing.
• Implement RESTful API calls to access databases and connect various engineering programs.
• Develop software in an Agile team setting using GitLab and Jira.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Have a strong curiosity about DE and be familiar with utilizing agentic coding practices specifically for data analysis.
• Are comfortable learning and using various programming languages to include: C#, Python, MATLAB, C++, JavaScript, etc.
• Are willing and able to travel occasionally (5%) to US Navy facilities, bases and contractor sites.
• 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 professional experience (e.g., internships) as a Computer Engineer, particularly with a focus on DE for mechanical systems.
• Have experience designing data acquisition systems to ingest data streams from various sensor types.
• Have Navy‑related experience, particularly with submarines or weapon systems.
• Have experience with databases and Machine Learning applications, particularly integration with Apache Parquet and Arrow.
• Have an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

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.

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 [e-mail].

Salary Range: $85,000 – $165,000 annually. Additional compensation may include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.