Human-Centered Design Intern: Research, Prototyping & Impact

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites summer interns to join the Operations & Analysis Group, contributing to discovery, design, and development of human-centered solutions for complex problems. You will engage with cross-functional teams, conduct interviews and observations, synthesize data, and build quick prototypes to test ideas with end-users.

This opportunity emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and learning through design thinking while preparing you to tackle real-world

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Enjoy teamwork and understand human-centered design methods.
• Passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and executing strategic initiatives.
• Love solving problems through iteration, learning, and creativity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop critical concepts for sponsors.
• Interview, observe, and research to understand user needs and context.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns and opportunities.
• Contribute to design workshops and co-creation sessions with users and stakeholders.
• Build low-fidelity prototypes to test ideas with users and iterate based on feedback.

Skills

Team collaboration

Design thinking

User research

Prototyping

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Miro

Figma

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites summer interns to join the Operations & Analysis Group, contributing to discovery, design, and development of human-centered solutions for complex problems. You will engage with cross-functional teams, conduct interviews and observations, synthesize data, and build quick prototypes to test ideas with end-users.

This opportunity emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and learning through design thinking while preparing you to tackle real-world