Systems Engineering Intern — Advanced Warfighting & MBSE

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking systems engineering interns to help develop performance and designs of sophisticated combat and weapon systems. You will learn to apply digital engineering principles and MBSE techniques from the ground up, contributing to system requirements and verification activities.

The internship offers exposure to system-of-systems integration, simulations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a world‑class defense and space

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems Engineering, CS, SWE, CE, EE, Math or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• U.S. citizenship and Interim Secret clearance required by start date; Final Secret clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing performance and designs of combat systems.
• Learn and apply MBSE and modeling & simulation techniques.
• Contribute to digital engineering goals and tools across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Analytical scripting

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems/related engineering

Tools

MBSE

Modeling & Simulation

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking systems engineering interns to help develop performance and designs of sophisticated combat and weapon systems. You will learn to apply digital engineering principles and MBSE techniques from the ground up, contributing to system requirements and verification activities.

The internship offers exposure to system-of-systems integration, simulations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a world‑class defense and space