Real-time Tactical Systems Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Real-time Tactical Software Engineer to join our Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making Group. You will prototype, test, and integrate software across concept definition, algorithm design, implementation, and verification for missile defense and sensor fusion challenges.

You will design and implement robust real-time software with C++ and scripting support, participate in automated testing and CI, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with object-oriented software languages (C++ preferred).
• Experience using scripting languages (Python preferred).
• Familiar with DevOps toolchains (e.g., Gitlab).
• Willing to travel to sponsor sites for test events and data collection.
• Able to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eventually Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Actively work with users and engineers to understand needs and use cases.
• Design software to meet those needs.
• Communicate proposed solutions with a team.
• Implement and test software solutions.
• Improve real-time systems through refactoring and adding capabilities.
• Develop prototype software for concept design and exploration.
• Apply modern software methodologies including automated testing, CI, rapid iteration, design thinking.
• Document designs, implementations, and results through reports and reviews.
• Create testable, extensible, and maintainable software.

Skills

OO languages (C++ preferred)

Python scripting (preferred)

DevOps tooling (Gitlab)

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Gitlab

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Real-time Tactical Software Engineer to join our Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision-Making Group. You will prototype, test, and integrate software across concept definition, algorithm design, implementation, and verification for missile defense and sensor fusion challenges.

You will design and implement robust real-time software with C++ and scripting support, participate in automated testing and CI, and