Graduate Software Engineer - Prototyping Defense Tech

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; 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 seeks a Software Development Engineer to help build warfighter capabilities. You will join a close-knit prototyping team delivering concept-to-operations software, focusing on sensor data exploitation, object tracking, and multi‑sensor integration in a Linux/Unix environment.

Minimum qualifications include a BS or MS in a relevant field and coursework in OO programming, AI, and visualization.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Completed coursework or internships in OO programming, databases, signal processing, sensor interfaces, AI, data viz, and UI.
• Willingness to travel and to obtain Interim Secret and final Secret security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop concepts to solve unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls as part of an established team.
• Design and implement proof‑of‑concept prototypes spanning software, signal processing, AI, real‑time computing, and visualization.
• Support prototype evaluation and transitions of capabilities to government or industry.

Skills

C++

Java

TypeScript

Linux/Unix

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/Math/EE or related

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Software Development Engineer to help build warfighter capabilities. You will join a close-knit prototyping team delivering concept-to-operations software, focusing on sensor data exploitation, object tracking, and multi‑sensor integration in a Linux/Unix environment.

Minimum qualifications include a BS or MS in a relevant field and coursework in OO programming, AI, and visualization.