2027 BS/MS - Artificial Intelligence and Complex Systems Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 BS/MS - Artificial Intelligence and Complex SystemsLaurel, MarylandFull timeAs a member of our research team, you will contribute to projects in a variety of ways, such as designing, training, and developing machine learning (ML) algorithms, collecting and preparing data, evaluating models, programming, developing tool-using and multi-step agentic workflows, and prototyping AI co‑investigator capabilities for scientific discovery. Have experience applying AI/ML to real-world data such as materials data, omics data, additive manufacturing related data, satellite imagery, remote sensing data, and/or earth systems data, Have experience with research software development practices, including Git, testing, documentation, reproducible workflows, or collaborative code review.
Signal and Image Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySignal and Image Processing EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Develop advanced filtering, detection, estimation, tracking, and classification algorithms using simulated and real data in temporal, spatial, and/or spectral domains.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryArtificial Intelligence (AI) Project LeaderLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Senior Ontologist Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySenior OntologistLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group wants talented staff who can work as part of a team to provide our nation with ground-breaking capabilities that bridge the gaps between data, real-world events and people, and prediction of events of national importance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Ontologist Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryOntologistLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group wants talented staff who can work as part of a team to provide our nation with ground-breaking capabilities that bridge the gaps between data, real-world events and people, and prediction of events of national importance. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
NLM QA Specialist I - III Lexical Intelligence LLCNLM QA Specialist I - IIIBethesda, MD4 years of progressive software quality assurance and testing experience, including demonstrated leadership of QA activities on complex software development programs Bachelors degree or other degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related fields; advanced degree preferred Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing automated testing frameworks and configuration management systems across multiple software development environments Proven ability to develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and quality metrics for enterprise-level software applications and tools Experience integrating QA and security validation activities within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps frameworks Working knowledge of federal information security requirements, including FISMA compliance considerations relevant to software testing and quality assurance Experience conducting and overseeing Section 508 accessibility testing and validation, including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance assessment Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to junior QA staff and coordinate QA activities across cross-functional development teams. Leads the design and implementation of enterprise testing frameworks, oversees accessibility and security compliance programs, and serves as the primary QA liaison to government stakeholders and senior leadership.
2027 PhD Graduate -Robotics Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 PhD Graduate -Robotics ResearcherLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, advance space exploration, improve healthcare, and address critical challenges facing the nation. Current research areas include generative AI for robotic applications, advanced robotic control, robot perception & reasoning, novel robotic systems, human-robot teaming, multi-agent coordination, and safe/assured autonomy.
Robotics Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryRobotics ResearcherLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare, advance space exploration, and address critical challenges facing the nation. We are a multidisciplinary team focused on groundbreaking impacts in the areas of robotics control, machine learning, generative AI, human-robot and robot-robot teaming, assured autonomy, and novel robot design.
Data Engineer - Multiple Levels (TS/SCI with Poly Required) Red AlphaData Engineer - Multiple Levels (TS/SCI with Poly Required)Columbia, Maryland$95,000–$135,000 / yearOur total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. We have a diverse set of skills across our team, and whether you are a traditional Data Scientist (whatever that means…), an Applied Research Mathematician, a Database Engineer, a Full Stack Developer, or something else in that neighborhood, if you have a knack for picking apart data to make sense of it, we would enjoy having a conversation with you.
Software Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySoftware EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAre a skilled and efficient programmer in systems or scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
New2027 Graduate - Systems Engineer/Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Graduate - Systems Engineer/AnalystLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and researchers responsible for developing innovative solutions and integrating cutting-edge technologies, data-driven processes, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) principles. Description: Do you have experience through coursework, research, internships, or projects in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, human-machine teaming, test and evaluation, or related analytical disciplines with a desire to solve some of the hardest problems facing our Nation?.
New2027 Internship - Software Development - Multi-Mission Planning Development Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Internship - Software Development - Multi-Mission Planning DevelopmentLaurel, MarylandPart timeAs a Software Engineering Intern this summer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and developers to design, build, test, and improve mission planning software used to support U.S. military operations. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
GNSS Data Science and Navigation Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryGNSS Data Science and Navigation AnalystLaurel, MarylandFull timeAPL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. In this role you will conduct in‑depth assessments, devise innovative algorithms, and team with multidisciplinary experts to define instrumentation and sustainment requirements that keep our systems aligned with the nation’s evolving strategic deterrence objectives.
New2027 PhD Graduate - Statistics and Data Science Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 PhD Graduate - Statistics and Data ScienceLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will be joining a varied team of engineers, software developers, statisticians, data scientists, and analysts who are committed to advancing the state-of-the-art in performance evaluation of the nation’s strategic weapons systems throughout their lifecycle. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
2027 Internship – Data Science – System Performance Evaluation Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Internship – Data Science – System Performance EvaluationLaurel, MarylandPart timeWe are seeking a data scientist intern to leverage their computational and analytical skills supporting multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of technological and methodological innovations to create analysis and assessment approaches for many defense and national security applications. You will be joining our team of hardworking engineers, software developers, data scientists, and analysts committed to advancing the state of the art in performance evaluation of the nation’s strategic weapons systems throughout their lifecycle.
Quantum Sensing / Engineering & Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Experienced Level (MD U.S. Department of DefenseQuantum Sensing / Engineering & Physical Sciences Researcher - Mid to Experienced Level (MDFort Meade, MD$105,262–$192,764 / yearIn addition, researchers must demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment toward mission-oriented research goals, to provide unique and sometimes extraordinary subject matter expertise to the Intelligence Community (IC) and wider U.S. Government (USG), and to, when appropriate, bring their inventions to prototype or practical implementation. LPS Researchers are expected to contribute to their technical fields by publishing in high-impact, peer reviewed journals; collaborating and contributing broadly with academia, industry, and the national laboratories; and supervising students and postdoctoral fellows.
New2027 Graduate - Sensor Systems/Data Analytics Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Graduate - Sensor Systems/Data AnalyticsLaurel, MarylandFull timeOptimization of multi-sensor architectures by defining the sensor integration, tasking, and coordination required to obtain high-quality fused multi-domain (air, sea, land, and space) targeting information from multi-spectral and multi-mode sensor capabilities. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
New2027 Internship - Sensor Systems/Data Analytics Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Internship - Sensor Systems/Data AnalyticsLaurel, MarylandPart timeOptimization of multi-sensor architectures by defining the sensor integration, tasking, and coordination required to obtain high-quality fused multi-domain (air, sea, land, and space) targeting information from multi-spectral and multi-mode sensor capabilities. Are pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Math, Math or another related technical field.
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryModeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical LeadLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun! We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products.
AFSIM Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryAFSIM AnalystLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will also collaborate with our software development team on improving our custom tools, including designing efficient data representations for large datasets, testing accurate interactions across interdependent algorithms, and automating production analysis pipelines. Your primary responsibilities will be developing models and performing analysis on sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations using AFSIM, with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.