Senior AI Software Engineer for Defense Planning

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Engineer and AI Practitioner to advance AI-enabled mission planning tools for warfighters and defense planners. You will integrate robust software solutions, learn new AI/ML techniques, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to apply them to real-world planning scenarios.

You will engage with military partners to understand needs, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• 2+ years applying AI/ML to real-world problems.
• Willing to obtain Interim Secret clearance and eligible for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evolve air and missile defense planning tools and capabilities.
• Develop robust software solutions for complex planning challenges.
• Respond to feedback from warfighter and analyst community.
• Assess new AI and ML tools and their applicability to military planning.
• Work with leaders in Air and Missile Defense to shape the adoption of AI/ML into existing warfighting capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

AI/ML

Project leadership

Collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Engineer and AI Practitioner to advance AI-enabled mission planning tools for warfighters and defense planners. You will integrate robust software solutions, learn new AI/ML techniques, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to apply them to real-world planning scenarios.

You will engage with military partners to understand needs, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced