Weapon Systems Engineer Intern – Systems & Defense Impact

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join the Weapon System Engineer (Analyst) - Intern role. You will work with senior engineers to analyze complex systems, learn MBSE practices, and support multi-disciplinary teams advancing future deterrence platforms.

You will gain hands-on experience in requirements, interfaces and system models while developing deep weapon-system expertise and preparing for a security-clearance process.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, CS, physics, applied math or related field.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative analysis and clear technical communication.
• Interest in learning systems engineering principles and MBSE methods.
• Growth mindset with curiosity, adaptability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Join multidisciplinary teams applying whole-system engineering to deterrence platforms.
• Perform system/sub-system analyses and provide data-driven design input.
• Learn how weapon systems are tested, operated and maintained in context.
• Develop understanding of requirements, interfaces and capabilities in systems engineering.
• Use models, simulations and MBSE tools under senior guidance.

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative analysis

Clear communication

Teamwork

Curiosity and adaptability

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering, physics or math

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo/Magic Draw)

DOORS

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join the Weapon System Engineer (Analyst) - Intern role. You will work with senior engineers to analyze complex systems, learn MBSE practices, and support multi-disciplinary teams advancing future deterrence platforms.

You will gain hands-on experience in requirements, interfaces and system models while developing deep weapon-system expertise and preparing for a security-clearance process.