Optical Engineer Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.Optical EngineerDahlgren, VA$77,500–$176,000 / yearExperience working with design and analysis software, including FRED, Zemax, WaveTrain, Solidworks, or MATLAB, and creating models using these packages in the design and layout of optical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems. Experience in laser systems, including gain media, pump sources, thermal management and control, opto-mechanics, optical coatings, substrates, characterization and specification, beam shaping, or beam control.
UAS Design and Integration Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryUAS Design and Integration EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeHave demonstrated professional, military, or substantial hands-on project experience designing, building, integrating, and testing custom uncrewed aerial systems, aircraft, robotics, or other complex hardware systems deployed for users, operators, customers, or mission demonstrations. As a UAS Design and Integration Engineer, you will: Own the design and integration of UAS prototypes from concept development and trade studies through build, laboratory checkout, ground and flight testing, failure investigation, redesign, and delivery to test teams and end users.
Hardware Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryHardware Systems EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeYour primary responsibility will be to review and contribute to the design and integration of complex digital hardware and embedded systems, with a strong focus on circuit card assemblies, computing architectures, and system-level performance. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Sensor Systems Engineer - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySensor Systems Engineer - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor SystemsLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe work closely with government sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to transition innovative concepts into operational capabilities, while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages technical excellence, hands-on learning, technical ownership, and leadership growth. This role is designed for engineers with 1-2 years of relevant experience who are ready to deepen their technical skills, take ownership of focused technical tasks, and grow into technical leadership responsibilities.
Junior Software Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryJunior Software EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeParticipate in teams to architect and develop innovative applications including advanced signal processing, complex control software, user interfaces, and embedded applications. • Participate in the full software life cycle; defining requirements, architecting processing flow, developing algorithms, integrating with experimental hardware, and testing.
Senior Wireless Signal Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySenior Wireless Signal Processing EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeHave deep theoretical and practical knowledge of digital communications and signal processing, with demonstrated expertise in several areas such as statistical signal processing, detection and estimation, receiver design, synchronization, modulation/demodulation, or channel coding. Have experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning to wireless signal detection, classification, characterization, or reverse engineering, or developing automated or agentic workflows for complex signal-analysis problems.
2026 PhD Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics Group Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2026 PhD Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics GroupLaurel, MarylandFull timeOur team works across a broad range of disciplines including machine perception, autonomous decision-making, data fusion, control systems, and mechanical design with applications across Uncrewed Air, Sea Surface, and Underwater vehicles. If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and wish to work on some of the most challenging technical problems in robotics, we’d love to have you join our team!
Patent Engineer Banner WitcoffPatent EngineerWashingtonPatent Engineers will work directly with engineers and scientists at client companies to prepare and prosecute patent applications describing cutting-edge inventions under the guidance of an attorney. Patent Engineers learn about many different leading technologies every day from computer networking, to video processing, solar energy, and wireless technologies, including 5G and 6G.
Analog Electronics Design Engineer for Space Instruments Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryAnalog Electronics Design Engineer for Space InstrumentsLaurel, MarylandFull timeOur group of approximately 40 engineers brings technical expertise across all aspects of instrument development, including systems engineering, digital and analog electronics design, FPGA design, and software design. 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.
Sensor and Detector Design Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySensor and Detector Design EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeOur group of approximately 40 engineers brings technical expertise across all aspects of instrument development, including systems engineering, digital and analog electronics design, FPGA design, software design detector and detector electronics. The Space Science Electronics Group at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory builds instruments and electronics systems that generate data used in scientific research.
Constrained Cyber Capability Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryConstrained Cyber Capability EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeContribute to a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects solving problems in the testing, integration, and operationalization of cyber capabilities that leverage constrained attack surfaces, including networked devices, embedded systems, and wireless communications. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of network engineers, reverse engineers, wireless communication engineers, cyber operations experts, and systems engineers working together to deliver ground breaking cyber capabilities to our U.S. Government sponsors.
Applied Signal Processing and AI/ML Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryApplied Signal Processing and AI/ML EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAs an applied signal processing and AI/ML engineer, you will apply your expertise to develop, prototype, integrate, and transition advanced AI/ML and signal processing capabilities for maritime acoustic, RF, and communications sensing systems. 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.
Senior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer – Autonomous Systems NoblisSenior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer – Autonomous SystemsFt Belvoir, Virginia$160,800–$251,325 / yearFull timeCompensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electronics & Computer Hardware Engineer to support cutting-edge autonomous systems programs within a dynamic government contracting environment in Washington, DC.
ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph Required LeidosICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph RequiredReston, VirginiaThe primary focus of this group is understanding commercial and heavy industrial facilities, as well as the interoperability of systems managed by industrial control systems (ICS) and building management systems (BMS). Bachelor's degree in STEM field (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline) and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Fire Protection Engineer Booz Allen HamiltonFire Protection EngineerChantilly, VirginiaOnsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
NewSenior Controls Engineer AES CorporationSenior Controls EngineerArlington, VA$113,000–$141,525 / yearDevelop control strategies for active power control (APC), reactive power control (RPC), frequency response, voltage regulation, ramp rate limiting, and state-of-charge (SOC) management for hybrid solar and storage facilities, ensuring performance under expected grid operating conditions. The position partners closely with internal teams, OEMs, EPCs, and operations stakeholders to define control strategies, evaluate designs, and support successful project execution from design through commercial operation.
NewSignal Processing Engineer LeidosSignal Processing EngineerArlington, Virginia$87,100–$157,450 / yearMay 11, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
RF Design Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryRF Design 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. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, testing, demonstrating, and delivering RF antennas and sensors as well as associated RF circuits, for systems that function throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.
Embedded Systems Design Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryEmbedded Systems Design EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou 'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges in addition to bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Optics Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryOptics EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeThe Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. 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.