BS/MS Engineering Rotation Program 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites ambitious recent graduates to join the Discovery Program, a two-year rotational track across disciplines like electrical engineering, computer science, and physics.

Selected candidates start between May and July 2027 and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path to contribute to national security challenges. APL emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a strong training culture in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

Qualifications

• Have a B.S. or M.S. in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
• Minimum GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, transcripts required.
• Strong technical experience demonstrated via internship, research, or project outside the classroom.
• Initiative shown through technical projects, experiences, or extracurriculars.
• Thrive in a collaborative team with strong communication skills.
• Able to contribute quickly to new technical areas.
• Willing to work on projects supporting U.S. government missions and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Join APL's Discovery Program, a two-year rotational program across multiple technical areas.
• Contribute to a diverse set of projects and collaborate with technical experts to drive impact.
• Accelerate your development through targeted training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
• Participate in an Innovation Challenge Project to design and pitch solutions to complex problems.

Skills

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

GPA 3.5+

Internship experience

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

B.S./M.S. in STEM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites ambitious recent graduates to join the Discovery Program, a two-year rotational track across disciplines like electrical engineering, computer science, and physics.

Selected candidates start between May and July 2027 and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path to contribute to national security challenges. APL emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a strong training culture in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.