NewInformation Systems Security Engineer System OneInformation Systems Security EngineerClarksburg, MD$180,000 / yearYou’ll be hands-on with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment & Authorization (A&A), ATO sustainment, control validation, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability/stig compliance efforts—partnering closely with security and technical teams. In this role, you’ll help build, secure, and maintain systems by applying cybersecurity engineering best practices across design, implementation, authorization, and ongoing compliance.
NewSystem Security Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)System Security EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearPossess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems Security or related field. Possess a Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems Security or related field.
NewSenior Systems Design Engineer / Analyst Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Systems Design Engineer / AnalystLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearShape weapon‑system architectures – Using digital‑engineering tools (Cameo/MagicDraw, physics‑based models, logistics and simulation) you will evaluate current and future weapon concepts, assess performance, and construct resilient, modular designs that meet stringent deterrence requirements. Significant Multi‑disciplinary design depth – A proven record of leading design efforts that span at least three distinct “hard‑science” engineering domains (e.g., mechanical, electrical/electronic, aerospace, nuclear, materials, chemical, petroleum, civil, etc.).
NewFPGA Engineer, Senior Sparks GroupFPGA Engineer, SeniorCalifornia, MD$150,000–$190,000 / yearResponsibilities : Lead major microelectronics programs in the areas of design, verification, fabrication, packaging, technology node access, integrity, trust, and assurance with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design solutions. Provide technical and programmatic advice and lead services for a range of advanced systems, sensor, and computer processing technologies and programs.
MQ Senior Engineer Above and Beyond Talent AcquisitionMQ Senior EngineerAnnapolis Junction, MD$130,000–$150,000 / yearFull timeTeam player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations. Configure and manage MQ clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and high availability solutions to ensure message reliability and fault tolerance.
NewComputational Mechanics Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Computational Mechanics EngineerLaurel, MD$85,000–$195,000 / yearSelect from and leverage a range of advanced software tools including Abaqus, ABSTRAO, ALE3D, Cheetah, Ansys, CTH, COMSOL, Fluent, IMPETUS, LS-DYNA, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop to provide the best possible solution for a given problem. Build models to simulate a broad range of static and dynamic events that may include blast, impact, penetration, structural strength, fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and material model calibration.
NewSenior Software Engineer/AI Practitioner Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Software Engineer/AI PractitionerLaurel, MD$105,000–$290,000 / yearEvolving air and missile defense planning tools and capabilities, Developing and implementing robust software solutions to complex planning challenges, Responding to feedback from the warfighter and the analyst community, Assessing new AI and Machine Learning tools and capabilities and their applicability to military planning, and. In A5C, we develop and deliver highly capable mission planning capabilities into the hands of the warfighter so they can design defenses that enhance performance across multiple simultaneous air and missile defense missions, multiple services, and multiple command echelon planning levels.
NewMulti-Sensor Tracking Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Multi-Sensor Tracking EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$195,000 / yearAPL 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. Have experience with one or more tracking topics such as data association, multi-target tracking, Kalman or nonlinear filtering, track initiation and maintenance, or multi-sensor data fusion.
NewElectronics Manufacturing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Electronics Manufacturing EngineerLaurel, MD$85,000–$195,000 / yearYour primary responsibility will be to interface with electrical and mechanical engineers from around the Laboratory, develop process plans and technical capabilities to build their hardware, and be hands on while leading the hardware development through the surface mount electronics fabrication area. 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.
NewIntegrated Fires Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Integrated Fires EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearHave experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain development and analysis, integrated fire control concepts. As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective Joint, Integrated, Theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (Land, Sea, Air, Space).
NewLong Range Networked Fires Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Long Range Networked Fires EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearAs a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective joint, integrated, theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (land, sea, air, space). Have experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain analysis, integrated fire control concepts.
NewSignal and Image Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Signal and Image Processing EngineerLaurel, MD$85,000–$195,000 / yearAPL 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.
NewThreat Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Threat EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearThe A4H Applied Technologies and Threat Engineering Group develops non-kinetic engagement strategies by combining a detailed understanding of threat systems (ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and similar systems) with advanced non-kinetic technologies. M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
NewSenior Guidance and Control Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Guidance and Control EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearEmerging domains like hypersonic flight introduce complex design challenges, including rapidly changing nonlinear dynamics, unique control mechanisms, and mission-specific guidance in highly contested environments. Innovations in areas like Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) and cooperative control for multi-agent systems also offer exciting opportunities to shape the future of our nation’s defensive capabilities.
NewAnalog Electronics Design Engineer for Space Instruments Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Analog Electronics Design Engineer for Space InstrumentsLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearOur 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.
NewSenior Reliability Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Reliability EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearFMEA, FMECA, Reliability Block Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, Probabilistic Risk Assessment and so forth) to quantify risk and inform program decisions in early concept development, acquisition, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and sustainment. You will participate as a reliability SME in various projects, studies, and technical working groups focusing on requirements development, analysis, concept/technology development, acquisition, risk assessments, test planning and system evaluation.
NewFormal Verification and Software Assurance Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Formal Verification and Software Assurance EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearExperience with (1) Static Analysis tools such as Coverity and Klockwork, (2) Dynamic Analysis tools such as Valgrind, libFuzzer, and Java Pathfinder, (3) Symbolic Execution Engines such as KLEE and angr, (4) Model Checkers such as TLA+ and SPIN, (5) SMT Solvers such as Z3, CVC5 and MathSAT (6) other Automated Theorem Provers such as ACL-2 and GnatProve, (7) Interactive Theorem Provers such as Lean and Rocq, and any other formal methods tools. Experience with formal methods tools and techniques, such as language safety properties, symbolic execution, abstract interpretation, model checking, automated and interactive theorem proving, programming language analysis and design, type theory, static source code analysis, and formal logic.
NewAI Assurance Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)AI Assurance EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearWe are seeking an AI Assurance Engineer to help develop and execute comprehensive evaluations of generative AI models and agentic systems, leveraging state-of-the-art testing methodologies, measurement techniques, and assurance frameworks. 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.
Network Engineer I System OneNetwork Engineer IColumbia, MD$100,000 / hourJob Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering related field and 1+ years of directly related network engineering experience, Or, At least 3 years of experience managing and supporting large- enterprise infrastructure/network environments - designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs. The Network Engineer I serves as a technical consultant within multiple project teams and is responsible for the effective and timely delivery of networking solutions to meet the defined needs of the organization.
NewEmbedded Systems Design Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Embedded Systems Design EngineerLaurel, MD$100,000–$245,000 / yearYou '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.