Software Engineer - High-Impact Simulation & ML for Defense

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a technically proficient software lead to develop high-performance systems for RF clutter modeling, data pipelines, and decision aids in naval and sensor networks. You will design, simulate, and optimize complex models and collaborate with radar engineers and physicists.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, potential travel up to 5%, and eligibility for U.S. security clearances.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/EE/physics or equivalent with 2+ years of systems software development.
• Experience building complex models and simulations for DoW-system performance analysis.
• Experience in structured software development processes (e.g., agile).
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, Tabnine, GitLab, Jira and Atlassian products.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance software for RF clutter modeling, data analysis pipelines, and tactical decision aids.
• Simulate physics-based models to study system performance in real-world scenarios.
• Collaborate with radar engineers, physicists, and combat systems experts.
• Apply modern software practices and ML to solve complex problems.
• Lead strategic direction of analysis capabilities and roadmap planning.

Skills

C/C++

Java

DoW-system performance

Git

Docker

Jira

GitLab

Tabnine

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or physics

Tools

Go

Rust

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a technically proficient software lead to develop high-performance systems for RF clutter modeling, data pipelines, and decision aids in naval and sensor networks. You will design, simulate, and optimize complex models and collaborate with radar engineers and physicists.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, potential travel up to 5%, and eligibility for U.S. security clearances.