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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 Graduate - Computer Engineer, Shipboard Systems Team Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory2026 Graduate - Computer Engineer, Shipboard Systems TeamLaurel, MarylandFull timePrototype new approaches to data storage and display, utilizing database and engineering tools such as SQL Server, MATLAB/Simulink, Python and integrating Artificial Intelligence solutions as appropriate. Work with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) to develop sensor and data acquisition systems to collect data during in-house and field testing.
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.
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.
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 Electrical Engineer - TS/SCI Poly Required LeidosJunior Electrical Engineer - TS/SCI Poly RequiredReston, VirginiaAugust 14, 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.
Sr Thermal Test Engineer Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.Sr Thermal Test EngineerJessup, MD$90,000–$154,100 / yearPart timeThis engineer is charged with overseeing thermal testing for BAC’s global product lines to support development of thermal models, for regulatory testing, for customer performance testing, and to support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives. Support customer thermal performance verification testing (Factory Witness Testing) by setting expectations, setting up the test program, resolving queries, and generating reports .
NewLead Hardware Systems Engineer LeidosLead Hardware Systems EngineerGaithersburg, MarylandExperience working in FAA facilities, including CONUS Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), or the FAA Air Traffic Controller Academy (FAAAC). Develop and maintain hardware designs and documentation, including electrical wiring diagrams, cable schematics, interconnect diagrams, cable lists, CAD drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), Parts Lists, Cable Marking Specifications, and installation instructions.
NewGraph Data Engineer Redhorse CorporationGraph Data EngineerArlington, VASuccess in this role requires strong hands-on engineering skills and a systems-thinking mindset: the ability to reason about how data pipelines and tool integrations affect the broader enterprise architecture, search and discovery, and downstream agentic research workflows — and to make and defend design decisions that others will build on. Ontological Alignment: Lead the alignment of discovered data elements from local systems to the shared Enterprise Core Ontology and specialized Domain Ontologies, with particular attention to compatibility with established institutional frameworks (e.g., DIA’s DIKEM).
Senior Platform Engineer ClaritySenior Platform EngineerFort Meade, MDClarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions.
System Engineer, Level 3 WOOD Federal SolutionsSystem Engineer, Level 3Ft. Meade, MD$160,500–$175,500 / yearThey guide systems through every phase—concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement—while navigating technical questions, resolving challenges with Government partners, and keeping communication flowing across teams and leadership. Required Education & Years of Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
System Engineer, Level 5 WOOD Federal SolutionsSystem Engineer, Level 5Ft. Meade, MD$204,100–$219,000 / yearWith responsibility for ensuring the technical integrity and completeness of all work, they operate across the full ISO/IEC 15288 framework, shaping requirements, architecture, integration, verification, planning, risk, configuration, quality, portfolio management, and acquisition activities. Required Education & Years of Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.
System Engineer, Level 4 WOOD Federal SolutionsSystem Engineer, Level 4Ft. Meade, MD$188,300–$203,300 / yearRequired Education & Years of Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience. With accountability for the integrity and quality of all deliverables, they work across the full ISO/IEC 15288 framework, driving requirements, architecture, integration, verification, planning, risk, configuration, portfolio management, and acquisition/supply.
System Engineer, Level 6 WOOD Federal SolutionsSystem Engineer, Level 6Ft. Meade, MD$204,700–$219,700 / yearRequired Education & Years of Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience. With full responsibility for the integrity and quality of all engineering work, they operate across the ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, driving everything from requirements and architecture to integration, verification, planning, risk, configuration, portfolio management, and acquisition.
NewSoftware Engineer 4 - (Splunk, Python, Linux) AkinaSoftware Engineer 4 - (Splunk, Python, Linux)Annapolis Junction, MarylandBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.