Senior C++ Software Engineer for Defense AI & Simulations

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) in Laurel, MD, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments, with emphasis on modular design, performance, and documentation.

You will contribute to multi-mission planning and simulation tools, mentor teammates, and participate in code reviews, CI/CD, and software pipelines, with eligibility for security clearance and a commitment to

Qualifications

• You meet our minimum qualifications: BS in CS/CE or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in developing C++ applications on Linux.
• 1+ years of Python coding experience.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Mentoring and meaningful code reviews, strong organizational skills.
• Ability to acquire Interim Secret and ultimately Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments.
• Conduct high-impact engineering activities to support multi-mission planning and simulation.
• Help develop multi-mission simulation software for analysis and integration into planning tools.
• Document concepts, software, requirements, analyses and recommendations.

Skills

C++

Python

Git

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related area

Tools

CMake

Conan

Conda

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments, with emphasis on modular design, performance, and documentation.

You will contribute to multi-mission planning and simulation tools, mentor teammates, and participate in code reviews, CI/CD, and software pipelines, with eligibility for security clearance and a commitment to