Cybersecurity Internship: Mission Engineering

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications for an undergraduate/graduate internship in Cybersecurity within the Mission Engineering Group. You will support development of secure systems, perform analysis, and contribute to prototypes for warfighter capabilities.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and exposure to software engineering, AI/ML, and decision science concepts, with opportunities to work on real defense

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng or related fields.
• Coursework or projects in software engineering, AI/ML, systems/digital engineering, or decision science.
• Demonstrated problem solving in a technical area.
• Familiarity with programming languages/methodologies such as C++ on Linux, JavaScript, Java, Matlab, Python, SysML, OOSEM.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Completed previous internship/co-op or relevant work experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• GPA minimum 3.0/4.0; unofficial transcripts acceptable.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance and eventual Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Internship in cybersecurity engineering, analysis, and testing.
• Develop secure systems and protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS/EE/ME

Tools

C++ on Linux

JavaScript

Java

Matlab

Python

SysML

OOSEM

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites applications for an undergraduate/graduate internship in Cybersecurity within the Mission Engineering Group. You will support development of secure systems, perform analysis, and contribute to prototypes for warfighter capabilities.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and exposure to software engineering, AI/ML, and decision science concepts, with opportunities to work on real defense