Robotics Engineer — AI, Perception & Teaming Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a robotics engineer to advance intelligent robotic systems from concept to reality. You will work on robotics control, perception, and multi-agent coordination within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team solving national defense, space, and healthcare challenges.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s in related fields and have ROS2, Python, and C++ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in robotics or AI applications, CS, mechanical/electrical engineering, or math.
• Proficiency in ROS2, Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop new robotic systems and algorithmic solutions.
• Develop and integrate software stacks; design and fabricate hardware as needed.
• Support field tests and lead small project teams.
• Publish results to the scientific community and collaborators.

Skills

ROS2

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics/CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a robotics engineer to advance intelligent robotic systems from concept to reality. You will work on robotics control, perception, and multi-agent coordination within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team solving national defense, space, and healthcare challenges.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master’s in related fields and have ROS2, Python, and C++ experience.