Maritime Robotics Intern – Autonomous Systems

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an undergraduate intern in robotics-related fields to join a collaborative team spanning software, hardware, and field testing. You’ll work on problems across machine perception, autonomous decisions, data fusion, and control systems for uncrewed vehicles.

You will join a dedicated team of engineers, contribute to prototype development, and gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary setting focused on Navy robotics

Qualifications

• Working towards a BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience with robotic systems, autonomous systems, or machine perception is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prototype next-generation robotic solutions to address challenges facing our Navy.
• Be exposed to current technical challenges facing uncrewed systems.
• Collaborate across software and hardware teams to solve problems.
• Participate in rapid prototyping from conception through field testing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science/Robotics/ME/EE or related

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an undergraduate intern in robotics-related fields to join a collaborative team spanning software, hardware, and field testing. You’ll work on problems across machine perception, autonomous decisions, data fusion, and control systems for uncrewed vehicles.

You will join a dedicated team of engineers, contribute to prototype development, and gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary setting focused on Navy robotics