Imaging Systems Intern: AI, Vision, Embedded Hardware

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks interns to design, analyze, and deploy imaging systems across sensors, optics, and AI/ML domains. You will work hands-on with embedded hardware, develop test benches, and contribute to real-world ISR and defense projects in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualified students pursue Bachelors to PhD in engineering, CS, or physics with strong programming and data-analysis skills, and the chance to engage in IR&D initiatives with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Optical Science, or similar
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Work independently and in multidisciplinary teams with strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to translate and statistically analyze data and report findings clearly.
• Read and interpret technical documentation.
• Software debugging skills with GitLab and/or GitHub.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, JAVA, Typescript, C#
• Demonstrated passion for learning and problem-solving; able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and deploy imaging system hardware, algorithms, and/or software.
• Brainstorm and develop new optical imaging initiatives through IR&D efforts.
• Document contributions in memos/reports and present in forums.
• Support field integration and testing of developed systems.
• Develop GUI interfaces for sensor integration using serial/TCPIP.
• Integrate Embedded systems into SWaP-friendly hardware like NVIDIA Jetson.
• Develop image processing apps for AI/ML techniques.
• Perform DSP tasks including Fourier Transforms.
• Engage in modeling, simulation, mechanical/circuit/FPGA work, and optical design.
• Conduct lab work in experimental optics and benchtop testing.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Java

Typescript

C#

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering/CS/Physics

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

NVIDIA Jetson

Docker

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks interns to design, analyze, and deploy imaging systems across sensors, optics, and AI/ML domains. You will work hands-on with embedded hardware, develop test benches, and contribute to real-world ISR and defense projects in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualified students pursue Bachelors to PhD in engineering, CS, or physics with strong programming and data-analysis skills, and the chance to engage in IR&D initiatives with opportunities for