PhD Engineer, 2-Year Rotational Program

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year rotational program

On-site facilities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks PhD graduates to join the Discovery Program, a two-year rotational experience across defense, cyber, and national security domains. The program starts between May and July 2027 and offers exposure to multiple technical areas with hands-on experience.

Selected candidates will develop skills through targeted training, mentorship, and collaboration with experts, contributing to critical challenges for U.S. government agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD in STEM required or imminent graduation.
• Minimum GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale; transcripts may be requested.
• Strong technical experience demonstrated through internships, research, or projects.
• Demonstrated initiative in technical projects or activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a varied set of projects across multiple technical areas.
• Collaborate with technical experts to drive impact.
• Accelerate technical and professional development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
• Innovate through the Innovation Challenge Project by designing and pitching a solution.

Skills

Research experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Education

PhD in STEM

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks PhD graduates to join the Discovery Program, a two-year rotational experience across defense, cyber, and national security domains. The program starts between May and July 2027 and offers exposure to multiple technical areas with hands-on experience.

Selected candidates will develop skills through targeted training, mentorship, and collaboration with experts, contributing to critical challenges for U.S. government agencies.