Autonomy & AI Systems Engineer (Full-Stack)

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Autonomy Development Engineer to join the Intelligent Combat Platforms Group in Maryland. You will provide full-stack development for autonomy applications and help design interfaces for intelligent systems to support warfighter capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and software developers, applying AI, autonomy, and simulation to advance drone and unmanned systems while pursuing security clearances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, CS, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Proficient in object-oriented languages including C#, Python, or C++.
• Experience with .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; standard web development practices.
• Familiar with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Willing to travel within CONUS to government/defense sites.
• Eligible for Interim Secret and Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full stack development for autonomy applications.
• Provide user interface design and component hierarchy for intelligent systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and software developers to deliver capable autonomy features.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Communication

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field

Tools

.NET

ASP.NET

ASP.NET Core

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

React/Angular/Vue.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Protobuf

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Autonomy Development Engineer to join the Intelligent Combat Platforms Group in Maryland. You will provide full-stack development for autonomy applications and help design interfaces for intelligent systems to support warfighter capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, and software developers, applying AI, autonomy, and simulation to advance drone and unmanned systems while pursuing security clearances