Radar & RF Systems Intern: Algorithms & Software

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites motivated students to join as interns focused on algorithms, software, and RF systems for national security challenges. You will work on real research projects, applying classroom knowledge to practical problems while collaborating with engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and software developers across disciplines.

As an intern, you will contribute to analysis, software development, modeling, and prototyping, with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to understand challenging technical problems and develop practical approaches.
• Develop and evaluate algorithms, software, models, analyses, experiments, or prototypes.
• Use simulated, laboratory, and real-world data to understand system behavior and evaluate approaches.
• Learn from engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and software developers across disciplines.
• Communicate your work through code, documentation, technical discussions, presentations, and reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites motivated students to join as interns focused on algorithms, software, and RF systems for national security challenges. You will work on real research projects, applying classroom knowledge to practical problems while collaborating with engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and software developers across disciplines.

As an intern, you will contribute to analysis, software development, modeling, and prototyping, with