Autonomous Systems Intern: GNC, Sensors & Modeling

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 offering an internship in autonomous systems across GNC, RF/EO-IR, M&S, and HW/SW development. You will join a team tackling high-impact national security challenges and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and prototyping tools.

We seek students pursuing degrees in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or systems engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science who have coding experience in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or CS.
• Experience with C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink or similar languages.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to autonomous systems research and prototyping for national security programs.
• Build, test, and refine modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and government sponsors on project goals.
• Develop expertise in GNC, RF/EO-IR, M&S, or HW/SW development as applicable.

Skills

C++

Python

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is offering an internship in autonomous systems across GNC, RF/EO-IR, M&S, and HW/SW development. You will join a team tackling high-impact national security challenges and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge modeling, simulation, and prototyping tools.

We seek students pursuing degrees in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or systems engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science who have coding experience in