Internship: Custom Communications & RF Systems

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks motivated engineering interns to prototype, evaluate, and improve mission‑relevant communication systems. You'll join a team that values curiosity, teamwork, and learning across subject areas.

Study areas include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; you will develop skills in RF, SDR, and GNURadio, while gaining Linux-based integration and automation experience to support national security missions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Experience with Linux command-line environments and programming in Python, Rust, C/C++, or MATLAB.
• Willing to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date; U.S. citizenship required for final clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and technical solutions for resilient communications in challenging environments.
• Design and implement simulation tools to analyze performance of communications and networking systems.
• Gain experience with RF, SDR, GNURadio, SATCOM, cellular systems, and Linux-based integration.
• Work with Docker, IP Networking, Wireshark, and Ansible for analysis, automation, and prototyping.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Rust

MATLAB

Networking concepts

Interim Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

Wireshark

Ansible

GNURadio

IP Networking

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks motivated engineering interns to prototype, evaluate, and improve mission‑relevant communication systems. You'll join a team that values curiosity, teamwork, and learning across subject areas.

Study areas include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; you will develop skills in RF, SDR, and GNURadio, while gaining Linux-based integration and automation experience to support national security missions.