Job Description

Do you want to contribute to work that is essential to ensuring the operational readiness of major US weapons systems and personnel?

Are you searching for a collaborative environment that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a similar major and want to work in a rewarding environment, then you should apply to join the Immersive Training and Software Solutions Group, KBD.

As a member of our team, you will...

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team designing, implementing, and analyzing novel technical approaches for solving critical national challenges.
• Apply your skills to projects in areas such as immersive training, graphical user interfaces, physics-based models, and computationally intensive data analysis.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are working on a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Have maintained a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
• For the Software position:
• Experience with one or more object-oriented programming languages such as C++ and C#
• Experience with using a Game Engine such as Unity or Unreal
• For the Modeling and Analysis Position:
• Interest in working with engineers to develop and integrate physics-based models and algorithms into analytic pipelines
• Experience with MatLab/Simulink

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have… 

• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience working successfully within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For the Software position:
• Experience with additional object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, Python),
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, VueJS, ReactJS)
• For the Modeling and Analysis Position:
• Experience with Python
• Experience with SQL

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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