RF & EW Systems Intern: Test, Model & Analyze

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks curious, collaborative interns to contribute to the development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of current and next‑generation electronic warfare capabilities. Interns work with engineers and scientists across RF systems development, lab testing, and field evaluations.

Interns will build skills in modeling, simulations, and data analysis while engaging in technical communication and briefings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in a field like electrical/computer/ mechanical or aerospace engineering, CS, physics or math.
• Experience with coding or scripting in at least one technical language.
• Willingness to obtain security clearance as required.
• GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale and transcripts may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Model, analyze, develop, integrate, and test RF/EW systems.
• Build software, simulations, or data-analysis tools.
• Gain experience with RF hardware and lab/test environments.
• Communicate technical findings to the team.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Tools

FPGAs

Software-defined radios

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks curious, collaborative interns to contribute to the development, analysis, testing, and evaluation of current and next‑generation electronic warfare capabilities. Interns work with engineers and scientists across RF systems development, lab testing, and field evaluations.

Interns will build skills in modeling, simulations, and data analysis while engaging in technical communication and briefings.