Graduate Networking & Communications Engineer

JHUAPL; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks Networking and Software Engineers to tackle critical defense communications challenges in the Baltimore area. You will join a multidisciplinary team that designs, prototypes, and tests secure networking solutions for government sponsors, with real-world impact.

New engineers are paired with mentors, have opportunities for technical training and conference participation, and work on wired, wireless, and space-based networks in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree.
• Experience developing software in Python, C++, Go, Rust or others.
• Able to work independently and in teams with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance by start date and ultimately Top Secret; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Research solutions and engineering secure communications and networking technologies.
• Design, develop, and test software for interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more.
• Explore applications of artificial intelligence to networking, communications, and autonomous systems.
• Develop wired and wireless network designs and architectures.
• Evaluate networks via experiments, labs, field testing, and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Python

C++

Go

Rust

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree

Master's degree

Tools

iPerf

Wireshark

Nmap

Linux environment

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks Networking and Software Engineers to tackle critical defense communications challenges in the Baltimore area. You will join a multidisciplinary team that designs, prototypes, and tests secure networking solutions for government sponsors, with real-world impact.

New engineers are paired with mentors, have opportunities for technical training and conference participation, and work on wired, wireless, and space-based networks in a