Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189) Shield AI IncStaff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)Washington, DC$150,000–$230,000 / yearHardware/Software Debugging - Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex GCS/C2 stacks, radio links, payload controls, and telemetry streams - including UI responsiveness bottlenecks, memory leaks, and network latency profiling under operationally-representative loads. On-site Test & Mission Support - Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot interfaces under time-critical field constraints.
Experienced Reentry Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCExperienced Reentry Systems EngineerLaurel, MDHave an extensive background in some or all of the following categories: Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aerothermal analysis, aerodynamics, aerospace vehicle dynamics, flight test engineering, vehicle functional performance analysis, and/or requirements management/verification. Are you interested in working on engineering challenges associated with the reentry systems deployed as part of our Nation's premiere strategic ballistic missile and long-range strike hypersonic weapon systems?.
Electrical/Computer Engineer Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCElectrical/Computer EngineerLaurel, MDSupport laboratory testing and systems engineering activities by configuring data acquisition systems, automating test procedures, and analyzing measurement data from electrical and imaging 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.
2027 - PhD Graduate - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 - PhD Graduate - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems EngineerLaurel, MDWe work closely with government sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to transition innovative concepts into operational capabilities, while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages technical excellence, technical leadership, innovation, and professional growth. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Interoperability and Communications Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCInteroperability and Communications Systems EngineerLaurel, MDDescription Are you a committed problem-solver with passion for operational tactical data communications? Do you thrive working collaboratively where creativity is encouraged? If so, we're looking for you to join our systems interoperability team at APL! We are seeking creative, motivated, and hard-working engineer who is pas...
RF Communications Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryRF Communications 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. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Digital Signal Processing and Algorithm Design Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryDigital Signal Processing and Algorithm 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. We design and build an array of hardware and software solutions for our Military sponsors that 1) provide situational awareness during tactical deployments and 2) collect data during operational testing events for analysis and performance reporting.
Experienced Reentry Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryExperienced Reentry Systems EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeHave an extensive background in some or all of the following categories: Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aerothermal analysis, aerodynamics, aerospace vehicle dynamics, flight test engineering, vehicle functional performance analysis, and/or requirements management/verification. Description: Are you interested in working on engineering challenges associated with the reentry systems deployed as part of our Nation’s premiere strategic ballistic missile and long-range strike hypersonic weapon systems?.
Reentry System Aerothermal Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryReentry System Aerothermal EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe are seeking an aerothermal engineer to help us perform research, development, design, analysis and prototyping of next generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies to advance our Nation's premiere strategic weapons 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.
2027 - PhD Graduate - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 - PhD Graduate - Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems EngineerLaurel, 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, technical leadership, innovation, and professional growth. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
2026 Graduate - Navigation Systems Analyst/Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2026 Graduate - Navigation Systems Analyst/EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeYou will join a multi-disciplinary team of physicists, software developers, mathematicians, engineers, and geophysicists who perform data analysis, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, technology roadmapping, and geophysical research for navigation. Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Ocean, Systems), Computer Science or Software Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related subject.
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.
Experienced Missile Test and Evaluation Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryExperienced Missile Test and Evaluation EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeWe are seeking an experienced engineer to help us design and document test and analysis plans, develop cutting edge analysis tools, and perform test & evaluation, for in-development Navy / Air Force strategic missile systems, including Trident and Sentinel. Perform missile system test and evaluation, primarily in support of the Navy and Air Force strategic and hypersonic missile programs, including assessments of performance, comparing to pre-flight predictions, requirements, and culmulative system assessments.
Electrical/Computer Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryElectrical/Computer EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeSupport laboratory testing and systems engineering activities by configuring data acquisition systems, automating test procedures, and analyzing measurement data from electrical and imaging 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.
2027 Graduate - Subsea Robotics Engineer - Maritime Robotics Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 Graduate - Subsea Robotics Engineer - Maritime RoboticsLaurel, MarylandFull timeDevelop robotics software for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and other subsea robotic systems using ROS 2. Design, implement, and maintain modular software in C++ and Python on Linux-based systems. Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
2027 PhD Graduate - Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 PhD Graduate - Advanced Kinetic Weapons EngineerLaurel, MarylandFull timeAs an Advanced Kinetic Weapons Engineer: Your primary responsibility will be to generate and analyze simulated guided missile data through the use of high-fidelity and mixed-fidelity simulations and statistical analysis tools. You will evaluate the performance of various existing and future interceptor systems, examining EO/IR and RF seeker operations, guidance and control performance, fire control sensor handover processes, missile proximity fuzing, and warhead efficacy.
NewSenior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Maritime (R5363) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Maritime (R5363)Washington, DC$220,800–$331,200 / yearThis team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space). The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams of platforms in pursuit of mission objectives and acts as a central discipline-aligned focal-point for encouraging consistent usage of technical approaches across business portfolios.
Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySenior Electro-Optical Systems 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 test strategies, define performance metrics, oversee laboratory characterization, and drive technical investigations to resolve integration challenges and mature system designs.
Senior Signal Processing Engineer LeidosSenior Signal Processing EngineerArlington, VirginiaThe ideal candidate will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and have the ability to establish solid working relationships with technical staff members and peers within the division as well as our external Government customers. July 31, 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.
2027 BS/MS Graduate Robotics Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2027 BS/MS Graduate Robotics EngineerLaurel, 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.