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2027 PhD Graduate - Neural Engineering Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research organization focused on solving critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. The Neural Engineering Researcher will develop machine learning models, computational methods, software platforms, and neurotechnology for connectomics, neural interfaces, neurally inspired artificial intelligence, and neurobehavioral research. The role also involves leading collaborative research, working with government and commercial partners, and communicating findings to internal teams and sponsors.

AI & Decision Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a research and development organization addressing defense, security, space, and science challenges. The AI & Decision Engineer will design, develop, and deploy generative AI-enabled analytical and decision-support applications, including human–LLM interactions, RAG systems, and intelligent agents. The role also involves collaborating with sponsors, evaluating and fine-tuning models, documenting systems, and transitioning AI capabilities into operational environments.

2027 Internship - Computer Engineer, Shipboard Systems Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Computer Engineering intern to help modernize data analysis and visualization for strategic deterrent weapon systems. The intern will maintain and modernize software, prototype data-management solutions, support sensor and data acquisition systems, collaborate in Agile development teams, and prepare technical reports and presentations.

2027 Graduate - Engineer/Analyst - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, & Targeting Scientific Applications

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops technologies for critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. The Engineer/Analyst will develop, analyze, test, and deploy scientific applications and capabilities for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISRT), using methods including sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, mathematical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops spacecraft for national security applications and NASA-funded exploration missions. The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop embedded flight software and simulations for spacecraft, build robust testing pipelines, collaborate across spacecraft engineering teams, and advance software practices, architectures, and languages.

Proposal & Pricing Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a defense and research organization addressing critical national security, space, and science challenges. The Proposal & Pricing Analyst coordinates, prices, and packages Force Projection Sector proposals, integrating technical, financial, contractual, and administrative inputs while ensuring compliance and timely submission. The role also analyzes proposal metrics, improves processes, and coordinates multiple concurrent proposals.

2027 Internship - Decision Science, Software Engineer, System Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops technologies, architectures, decision aids, and prototypes supporting national defense and warfighter missions. The internship supports software engineering, systems engineering, and/or decision science work, including software development and testing, requirements and model-based engineering, decision analysis, data visualization, and decision aid development.

Autonomous Systems Firmware Engineer

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory develops innovative scientific and engineering solutions for critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. The organization is seeking an Autonomous Systems Firmware Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and validate embedded firmware and autonomous sensor systems for operation in challenging environments.

2027 Graduate - Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering - Analytic Capabilities

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking graduating students to join its Analytic Capabilities Group. The role involves applying artificial intelligence, data science, visualization, and software engineering skills to complex research, engineering, and analytical challenges across cybersecurity, social media analysis, healthcare, and image processing.

Web-based User Interface Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a defense and science research organization addressing complex national security challenges. The Web-based User Interface Software Engineer will develop, test, and maintain user interfaces for military planning tools and analysis systems, coordinate with backend developers, and support code quality through reviews, testing, and documentation.