Lead Software Engineer, Cyber-Physical & AI Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 245,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a software engineer to develop advanced cyber capabilities for defense and intelligence communities. You will lead teams creating novel mission capabilities for cyber-physical systems and apply AI to automate operations and analysis.

Join a multidisciplinary group focused on sensing, analyzing, planning, and operating in the real world.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience developing, analyzing, or exploiting complex software systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing technical projects.
Experience in cyber operations techniques (hardware/software analysis, vulnerability research, reverse engineering).
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

Develop software systems that create novel mission capabilities against complex cyber-physical systems and emerging technologies.
Apply AI and agentic AI to automate cyber operations, accelerate analysis, enable intelligent decision-making, and deliver operational effects.
Lead advanced research and development efforts by architecting technical solutions, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, and transitioning innovative capabilities to government sponsors and operational users.
Shape the future of cyber-physical operations by identifying emerging technologies, engaging with sponsors, and defining new research directions that address evolving intelligence and operational challenges.
Grow technical excellence by mentoring engineers and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.