Real-Time Defense Software Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to help design and develop software systems that address the Navy's hardest problems. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering prototype solutions across the full product life cycle.

You will design, implement, and test software, work on real-time tactical systems, and leverage modern development practices including automated testing and continuous integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language is expected (C++ preferred).
• Familiarity with DevOps toolchains (e.g. GitLab).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl).
• Strong interest in designing and evaluating software architecture.
• Willingness to travel to sponsor sites for test events and data collection.
• Ability to continually learn new programming languages, software frameworks, and practices.
• Must be able to obtain Interim Secret by start date and eventually obtain Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Actively work with users and engineers to understand their needs and use cases.
• Design software to meet said needs.
• Implement and test solutions in software.
• Work with real-time tactical systems and improve these systems through refactoring and new capabilities.
• Develop prototype software solutions for concept design and exploration.
• Utilize modern software development methodologies including automated testing, CI, rapid iteration, and design thinking.
• Communicate designs, implementation, and results through reports, peer reviews, and presentations in a team environment.
• Design and implement software that is testable, extensible, and maintainable.

Skills

C++

Python

Perl

Object-oriented design

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to help design and develop software systems that address the Navy's hardest problems. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering prototype solutions across the full product life cycle.

You will design, implement, and test software, work on real-time tactical systems, and leverage modern development practices including automated testing and continuous integration.