Warfighter Systems Prototyping Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join a close-knit prototyping team. You will research concepts and build capabilities enabling warfighters to exploit sensor data and display information for operations.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in a related field and have experience in software development, with willingness to travel to government or military facilities and to obtain required security clearances.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or internships involving complex software development (OO design, DB design, AI, data visualization).
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret and final Secret security clearances; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel and work at government/military facilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop concepts to solve unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls as part of an established team.
• Perform system design and software implementation of POC prototypes across software, AI, real-time computing, and data visualization.
• Support prototype evaluation and transitions of capabilities to government or industry.

Skills

C++, Java, TypeScript

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Mathematics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join a close-knit prototyping team. You will research concepts and build capabilities enabling warfighters to exploit sensor data and display information for operations.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in a related field and have experience in software development, with willingness to travel to government or military facilities and to obtain required security clearances.