Secure Networking Engineer for Defense Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Technical training opportunities

Conference participation

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks Networking and Software Engineers to join a multidisciplinary team solving real-world networking challenges for government sponsors. You will design, prototype, and test wired, wireless, and space-based communications solutions, with opportunities for mentorship and hands-on experimentation from day one.

The role emphasizes Python, C++, Go, and Rust development, examining TCP/IP fundamentals and modern networking technologies, while offering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree.
• Experience developing software in Python, C++, Go, Rust or similar.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Meet at least two of: exposure to TCP/IP fundamentals; CS fundamentals; experience in communications systems, modeling or testing.
• Eligible for Interim Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Research solutions and engineering secure communications and networking technologies.
• Design, develop, and test software for user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools.
• Explore AI applications to networking, communications, and autonomous systems.
• Develop wired and wireless network technology, designs, and architectures.
• Evaluate networks through experimentation, testing, and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Python

C++

Go

Rust

Linux

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

iPerf

Wireshark

Nmap

Linux development tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks Networking and Software Engineers to join a multidisciplinary team solving real-world networking challenges for government sponsors. You will design, prototype, and test wired, wireless, and space-based communications solutions, with opportunities for mentorship and hands-on experimentation from day one.

The role emphasizes Python, C++, Go, and Rust development, examining TCP/IP fundamentals and modern networking technologies, while offering