Subsea Robotics Engineer – AUV Autonomy & Software

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an early-career Subsea Robotics Engineer to join the Modeling and Control team. You will develop software for AUVs/ROVs, implement dynamics and autonomy algorithms, and build high-fidelity simulation environments to support mission planning.

You will collaborate with robotics, software, mechanical, electrical, and ocean engineers to transition software from development into operational underwater robotic systems, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, CS, or related field.
• Experience developing robotic software using ROS 2.
• Experience developing software on Linux.
• Proficient in Python and C++.
• Experience with dynamic systems, feedback control, or autonomous systems.
• Familiar with Git-based version control, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop robotics software for AUVs/ROVs using ROS 2.
• Design, implement, and maintain modular C++/Python software on Linux.
• Develop dynamics, controls, guidance, navigation, and autonomy algorithms.
• Build high-fidelity simulation environments to support development and planning.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and subsystems into robust software architectures.
• Evaluate performance via simulation, lab testing, and field experiments.
• Support integration and testing in lab, pool, and at-sea environments.
• Collaborate across teams to transition software to operational systems.

Skills

ROS 2

C++

Python

Linux

Dynamics & controls

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics/Engineering

Tools

Gazebo/Ignition

Stonefish

Isaac Sim

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an early-career Subsea Robotics Engineer to join the Modeling and Control team. You will develop software for AUVs/ROVs, implement dynamics and autonomy algorithms, and build high-fidelity simulation environments to support mission planning.

You will collaborate with robotics, software, mechanical, electrical, and ocean engineers to transition software from development into operational underwater robotic systems, with opportunities to