Entry-Level Mission Planning Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an entry‑level engineer in Laurel, MD to join multidisciplinary teams focused on national defense capabilities. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for mission planning and decision‑support applications, applying AI, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering techniques.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and experience with C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience or coursework in software development using C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript; modeling, simulation, systems analysis, or algorithm development using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software for mission planning and decision-support applications.
• Apply software, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, data analysis, or AI techniques to solve operational challenges.
• Develop and evaluate algorithms that improve mission planning and resource allocation.
• Build secure software with DevSecOps practices and containerized development environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transition research into operational capabilities.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Linux

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an entry‑level engineer in Laurel, MD to join multidisciplinary teams focused on national defense capabilities. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for mission planning and decision‑support applications, applying AI, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering techniques.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and experience with C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, or