Autonomous Robotics Engineer - Prototyping & Field Tests

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to prototype next-generation robotic solutions addressing critical Navy challenges, spanning software and hardware.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on machine perception, autonomous decision-making, data fusion, control systems, and mechanical design, with applications across unmanned air, sea, and underwater vehicles.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with robotic system design methodologies and techniques.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prototype next-generation robotic solutions to address Navy challenges.
• Work on multidisciplinary teams spanning software and hardware.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping from conception through field testing.

Skills

CS/Robotics degree

Robotic systems

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Education

BS/MS in CS/Robotics/EE/ME

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to prototype next-generation robotic solutions addressing critical Navy challenges, spanning software and hardware.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on machine perception, autonomous decision-making, data fusion, control systems, and mechanical design, with applications across unmanned air, sea, and underwater vehicles.