Real-Time Software Systems Engineer — Prototyping & System Design

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD to design, implement, and test real-time software for defense customers. You will work with multidisciplinary engineers on sensor integration, data fusion, distributed communications, and decentralized processing, applying modern tools and continuous integration practices.

You will contribute to concept development, algorithm design, software implementation, and testing, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative setting with timely results.
• 3+ years of experience in real-time software design and development.
• Exposure to at least one OO language (C++ preferred).
• Familiar with DevOps toolchains (GitLab).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl).
• Strong interest in software architecture design and evaluation.
• Willing to travel to sponsor sites for tests and data collection.
• Willing to learn new languages, frameworks, and practices.
• Eligible for Interim Secret/Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Python

Perl

GitLab

System design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD to design, implement, and test real-time software for defense customers. You will work with multidisciplinary engineers on sensor integration, data fusion, distributed communications, and decentralized processing, applying modern tools and continuous integration practices.

You will contribute to concept development, algorithm design, software implementation, and testing, with opportunities