Real-Time Prototype Software Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Software Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and test advanced software for complex defense and space challenges. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to prototype solutions from concept through verification.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, OOP design (C++ preferred), and the ability to travel to sponsor sites as needed. A eligibility for security clearance is required, with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative setting where others count on you for timely results.
• Exposure to at least one object-oriented programming language (C++ preferred).
• Familiar with DevOps toolchains (e.g., GitLab).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
• Interest in designing and evaluating software architecture.
• Willing to travel to sponsor sites for test events and data collection.
• Willing and able to learn new programming languages, frameworks, and practices.
• Eligible for Interim Secret and ultimately Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Actively work with users and engineers to understand their needs and use cases.
• Design software to meet those needs.
• Implement and test solutions in software.
• Work with real-time tactical systems and improve these systems via 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 details, and results through reports, peer reviews, and presentations.
• Design and implement software that is testable, extensible, and maintainable.

Skills

C++

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Software Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and test advanced software for complex defense and space challenges. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to prototype solutions from concept through verification.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, OOP design (C++ preferred), and the ability to travel to sponsor sites as needed. A eligibility for security clearance is required, with US citizenship.