Autonomous Systems & AI Engineer for Defense Tech

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites highly qualified candidates with a PhD in STEM to join the Intelligent Combat Platforms Group in Maryland. You will contribute to autonomous systems, AI, and software design, prototype and test new capabilities, and collaborate with top experts to advance defense technologies for the Nation.

Ideal candidates have strong C++/Python skills, experience with AI and autonomy algorithms, and the ability to obtain necessary security

Qualifications

• PhD in STEM required or equivalent.
• Strong C++ and Python coding skills.
• Experience with AI and autonomy algorithms.
• Ability to obtain interim Secret clearance and Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI systems and autonomous platforms and capabilities.
• Prototype and simulate AI systems and algorithms.
• Collaborate with experts to deliver capabilities to the warfighter.

Skills

C++

Python

AI knowledge

Security clearance

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

Robot Operating System (ROS)

MATLAB

Unity

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites highly qualified candidates with a PhD in STEM to join the Intelligent Combat Platforms Group in Maryland. You will contribute to autonomous systems, AI, and software design, prototype and test new capabilities, and collaborate with top experts to advance defense technologies for the Nation.

Ideal candidates have strong C++/Python skills, experience with AI and autonomy algorithms, and the ability to obtain necessary security