Advanced Networking Intern: Secure Communications & R&D

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking interns in networking and communications. You will join the QKT network engineering team to design, build, and characterize complex networks supporting government missions, with opportunities in software, hardware integration, and testing in lab and field environments.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a team and project manager, including experience with technical writing and presentations and providing periodic status reports.
• Self-motivated and can work effectively on a team and work independently when needed.
• Interest in networking technologies, software development, and/or communication systems.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a lab environment, willingness to perform tests and evaluations in the lab and the field.
• Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and are ultimately able to obtain a Top 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

• Researching solutions for secure communications in support of national security or civilian and military healthcare.
• Designing, developing, and testing software as part of user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more.
• Developing wired and wireless Internet Protocol (IP) network technology, designs, and architectures.
• Evaluating operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory testing, field testing activities, post-processing data, and presenting the findings to sponsors.

Skills

Networking

Linux

Python

C++

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree

Tools

Wireshark

iPerf

Nmap

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking interns in networking and communications. You will join the QKT network engineering team to design, build, and characterize complex networks supporting government missions, with opportunities in software, hardware integration, and testing in lab and field environments.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, with a