Graduate Robotics Engineer – Research & AI Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a robotics engineer to define and develop new robotic systems and algorithmic solutions across control, perception, and human-robot teaming. You will develop algorithms, software stacks, hardware integration, and field-test support while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers opportunities to publish work, lead small teams, and contribute to national defense, space, healthcare, and other mission-driven programs in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in robotics or AI applications in robotics, CS, mechanical/electrical engineering, or math.
• Proficiency in ROS2, Python, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop new robotic systems and algorithmic solutions to address challenges.
• Develop algorithms, software stacks, hardware integration, and field-test support.
• Lead small teams and publish work to scientific community or sponsors.

Skills

Robotics development

Algorithm design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics/CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

ROS2

Python

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a robotics engineer to define and develop new robotic systems and algorithmic solutions across control, perception, and human-robot teaming. You will develop algorithms, software stacks, hardware integration, and field-test support while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers opportunities to publish work, lead small teams, and contribute to national defense, space, healthcare, and other mission-driven programs in a