2027 Internship - Cyber Physical Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS/CE/EE/Robotics to join our Cyber-Physical Systems internship. You will work on cyber-physical prototypes, from small autonomous devices to smart environments, and contribute to capabilities that support homeland security and defense missions.

You will collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on experience with machine learning, ROS, OpenCV, and data tools, and prepare for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are proficient in software development using Python, C, and/or C++.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and are skilled at developing relationships across diverse teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to hardware and/or software components of cyber-physical prototypes ranging from tiny autonomous systems to entire "smart" environments.
• You will test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document cyber-physical systems to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• You will develop capabilities to ensure the operational success of our sponsors as they employ and encounter these systems in the real world.

Skills

Pursuing bachelor/master/PhD

Python

C

C++

Communication skills

Interim Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE/EE/Robotics

Tools

Python

C/C++

ROS

OpenCV

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

Description

Do you want to contribute to the next generation of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities?

Do you want to contribute to the next generation of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities?

Are you ready to build smarter, tougher unmanned systems and outsmart the competition?

Are you driven to solve challenges in environments where success means ensuring national security?

If you’re pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar majors we’d love to have you join our team!

We are seeking a Cyber-Physical Systems Intern to help us deliver and defeat powerful intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities. Wait… what in the world is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)? There are lots of examples of CPS, but we are interested in "smart systems" featuring networks of devices that can sense, process, and communicate information. Our multi-disciplinary teams build CPS prototypes that use these capabilities to provide exquisite situational awareness to users in the homeland security, military, intelligence sectors. We employ a wide range of advanced technologies from machine learning to autonomous vehicles to power our solutions. Meanwhile, we also help our sponsors understand and counter the threats posed by the rapidly expanding CPS technology being employed by our adversaries.

As a member of our team...

• You will contribute to hardware and/or software components of cyber-physical prototypes ranging from tiny autonomous systems to entire "smart" environments.
• You will test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document cyber-physical systems to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• You will develop capabilities to ensure the operational success of our sponsors as they employ and encounter these systems in the real world.

Qualifications

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

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are proficient in software development using Python, C, and/or C++.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and are skilled at developing relationships across diverse teams.
• 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 knowledge or skills in the following areas…

• Sensing technology principles and applications (e.g. cameras, PIR sensors, LiDAR, RADAR).
• General purpose data manipulation and analysis packages such as NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, etc.
• Machine learning for detection, classification, and identification.
• Large-scale data curation, SQL and NoSQL databases, and graph analysis.
• Edge computing devices, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• Mobile application development for Android and/or iOS environments.
• Autonomous vehicle guidance and control algorithms and software.
• Software applications employing the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Wired and wireless networking architectures and protocols.
• Electrical or mechanical computer aided design.

About Us

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.

Why Work at APL?

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits,