Human-Centered Design Intern: Solve Real-World Problems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a summer intern to join the Operations & Analysis Group, helping multidisciplinary teams research and design innovative solutions for DoW challenges. You will interview users, observe contexts, synthesize data, and build low-fidelity prototypes, gaining hands-on experience in human-centered design and collaboration across disciplines.

This internship may require eligibility for US government security clearances and is based in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, or related field with a 3.0 GPA.
• Foundational understanding of human-centered design and systems thinking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop concepts for sponsors.
• Immerse in the problem space through interviews and observations to understand user needs and context.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to uncover patterns and insights.
• Contribute to design workshops and co-creation sessions with users and stakeholders.
• Build low-fidelity prototypes and test ideas with users and iterate based on feedback.

Connaissances

Human-centered design

Team collaboration

Research methods

Interview techniques

Formation

Pursuing degree in related field (3.0 GPA)

Outils

Miro

Figma

Description du poste

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a summer intern to join the Operations & Analysis Group, helping multidisciplinary teams research and design innovative solutions for DoW challenges. You will interview users, observe contexts, synthesize data, and build low-fidelity prototypes, gaining hands-on experience in human-centered design and collaboration across disciplines.

This internship may require eligibility for US government security clearances and is based in