Missile Defense Engineer Intern

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 (APL) offers summer internship opportunities for current undergraduates and graduate students. You will work on challenging national security problems within a collaborative team bridging missile defense, space domains, and complex systems engineering.

Responsibilities include R&D to close gaps in missile defense, data analysis from sensors and tests, and evaluating algorithms with AI/ML approaches using languages such as MATLAB, Python,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or similar with a 3.0 GPA.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Python, Java, C, and/or C++.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in research and development activities that identify and fill gaps in the U.S. Missile Defense systems.
• Perform analysis of data from sensor and missile test events.
• Evaluate and assess algorithms developed by group staff.
• Help to develop and evaluate sophisticated Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning approaches for solving complex problems.
• Use advanced programming languages to develop and test technical solutions.
• Contribute to a group that values participation in collaborative teams and activities.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C

C++

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) offers summer internship opportunities for current undergraduates and graduate students. You will work on challenging national security problems within a collaborative team bridging missile defense, space domains, and complex systems engineering.

Responsibilities include R&D to close gaps in missile defense, data analysis from sensors and tests, and evaluating algorithms with AI/ML approaches using languages such as MATLAB, Python,