CPS Intern: Build Smart Systems & Edge Tech

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS/CE/EE/Robotics to join our Cyber-Physical Systems internship. You will work on cyber-physical prototypes, from small autonomous devices to smart environments, and contribute to capabilities that support homeland security and defense missions.

You will collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on experience with machine learning, ROS, OpenCV, and data tools, and prepare for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are proficient in software development using Python, C, and/or C++.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and are skilled at developing relationships across diverse teams.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to hardware and/or software components of cyber-physical prototypes ranging from tiny autonomous systems to entire "smart" environments.
• You will test, evaluate, troubleshoot, and document cyber-physical systems to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• You will develop capabilities to ensure the operational success of our sponsors as they employ and encounter these systems in the real world.

Skills

Pursuing bachelor/master/PhD

Python

C

C++

Communication skills

Interim Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE/EE/Robotics

Tools

Python

C/C++

ROS

OpenCV

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS/CE/EE/Robotics to join our Cyber-Physical Systems internship. You will work on cyber-physical prototypes, from small autonomous devices to smart environments, and contribute to capabilities that support homeland security and defense missions.

You will collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on experience with machine learning, ROS, OpenCV, and data tools, and prepare for