Discovery Engineering Rotations for STEM Grads

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks recent graduates for its Discovery Program, a two‑year rotational program across multiple technical areas. You will gain experience by working with experts and handling diverse projects while developing a strong foundation for your career.

Selected candidates may start between May and July 2027, with a focus on contributing to national challenges in areas like defense, security, space, and research.

Qualifications

• Have a B.S. or M.S. in a STEM field.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and provide transcripts if asked.
• Demonstrate strong technical experience through internships, research, or projects outside of class.
• Show initiative and excellence in technical projects, experiences, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a wide variety of projects across disciplines to meet mission needs.
• Collaborate with technical experts to drive impact.
• Accelerate technical and professional development via targeted training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.
• Innovate through an Innovation Challenge Project by designing and pitching a complex solution.

Skills

BS/MS in STEM

GPA 3.5

internships

leadership

team collaboration

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks recent graduates for its Discovery Program, a two‑year rotational program across multiple technical areas. You will gain experience by working with experts and handling diverse projects while developing a strong foundation for your career.

Selected candidates may start between May and July 2027, with a focus on contributing to national challenges in areas like defense, security, space, and research.