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2026 Co-op - Spacecraft Power Engineering

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you have an interest in learning about Power Systems and Power Electronics? Are you passionate about Space? If you're pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field) and want to gain experience in Spacecraft Power Electronics and Power Systems we'd love to have you join the Spacecraft Power Engineering team! We are seeking a CO-OP student to join a hardworking team of engineers that develop and test power systems for space flight applications. As a co-o

Full-time

USD 22.60 per hour

2026 Internship - Agile Information Solutions & Innovation

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you searching for a technical opportunity where you will enhance and improve the creativity and innovation of an entire organization? Are you passionate about helping people build a more creative work place and provide outstanding IT service? Do you want to thrive in an environment recognized as one of Computerworld's 2025 Best Places to Work in IT? If you're pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or another related degree and want to gain exp

Part-time

USD 22.60 per hour

Assistant Group Supervisor - Artificial Intelligence Research

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you a thought leader in AI with a burning desire to serve a bigger purpose? Are you excited by the challenge of leading and mentoring researchers while continuing to push the boundaries of AI yourself? Do you want your work to address the pressing challenges facing our nation's security and prosperity? If so, we're looking for someone like you to be the Assistant Group Supervisor for the Artificial Intelligence Group at JHU/APL! Our team works at the intersection of AI resear

Full-time

USD 102,500.00 per year

PVAT Evaluation, Analysis, and Integration Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you interested in the research, development, design, testing, and analysis of Position, Velocity, Attitude, and Timing (PVAT) systems including Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers in both clear and interfering radio frequency (RF) environments? Do you want to be a part of an interdisciplinary team that helps ensure the success of kinetic weapon systems through integrating, testing, analyzing, and improving RF hardware through laboratory and field-testing activit

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Senior PVAT Evaluation, Analysis, and Integration Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you interested in the research, development, design, analysis and testing of Position, Velocity, Attitude, and Timing (PVAT) systems like Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers and navigation hardware and software? Do you have a passion for problem solving and creative thinking while driving toward a common strategy? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking an engineer or scientist to design, build, and analyze complex har

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

Signal Processing Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you love applying your signal processing experience to solve complex problems in the RF domain, in particular, electronic warfare? Are you willing to take chances with new and creative methods to solve the nations toughest challenges? Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a creative signal processing engineer to h

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

Weapons System Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you enthusiastic about utilizing your analytical and technical skills to design and assess advanced weapon systems that support military warfare initiatives? Are you a systems thinker with experience in systems engineering who is eager to make a significant impact on critical national defense programs? Do you enjoy engaging with and enhancing intricate weapon systems? If so, we believe this opportunity may be for you and we think you should apply to join our team at APL. We a

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Chief Scientist - Artificial Intelligence Research

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you a senior AI researcher with a burning desire to serve a bigger purpose? Are you motivated by challenges facing our nation's security and prosperity? Does the challenge of pioneering AI research with mission intent excite you? If so, we're looking for someone like you to be the Chief Scientist for the Artificial Intelligence Group at JHU/APL! Our team works at the intersection of AI research and national defense, tackling problems that few other institutions are trusted to

Full-time

USD 102,500.00 per year

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you passionate about leading teams building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional development? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team in the Analytic Capabilities group of the Asymmetric Operations Sector! We are seeking a project leader to help us build innovative solutions for challenges in national defense. We are looking for a p

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you interested in the development and evaluation of low-speed propulsion? Do you enjoy solving challenging problems with a complementary team of engineers? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking an experienced Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer with experience in propulsion system design, testing, and analysis. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the development, modeling, and experimental evaluation of propulsion concepts opera

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

2026 Internship - Science/Engineering - Applied Chemistry and Physics

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities to collaborate across multiple technical areas? Are you passionate about tackling tough problems to provide real-world impact and drive the future? If yes, then this may be the opportunity for you! We are seeking a Physicist, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Material Scientist, and/or Nuclear Engineering Interns to join the multi-disciplinary Applied Chemistry and Physics Group at APL! In this role, you will find opportu

Part-time

USD 22.60 per hour

Radar Systems Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you interested in developing advanced radar systems to make an impact on our nation's defense? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to advancing the state of the art in radar systems? How about contributing to the design and test algorithms for defense against missiles, including but not limited to Hypersonics? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a creative and highly motivated problem solver to help us develo

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

2026 Internship - Artificial Intelligence - Information Fusion

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you want to learn more on how to best defend the United States, our armed forces, and our allies from all forms of air and missile threats? If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a similar major and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment to solve challenging technical problems, we'd love to have you join our team. We are seeking an innovative and highly talented intern to join our Informa

Part-time

USD 22.60 per hour

Affordability Analyst/Data Scientist

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you seeking an opportunity to integrate affordability into the design of systems? Do you enjoy the challenge of interpreting and organizing data into a structured analytic framework? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking an Affordability Analyst/Data Scientist to help develop robust cost estimates and perform timely affordability analysis in support of DoD / US Govt. Sponsors. Significant tasks will include the collection, normalizat

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Navigation Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you searching for exciting work in aerospace and missile systems engineering? Do you have knowledge and experience in global positioning system (GPS) integration, inertial navigation and optimal estimation, and a desire to apply those skills to analyze, test, and improve weapon systems for our military? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a dynamic, creative engineer who will help us assess performance of weapon systems under deve

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

2026 PhD Graduate - EW Advanced Development - RF, Signal Processing, Embedded, Software

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you love innovating concepts for next generation engineering systems? Do you enjoy transitioning technology developments from science and technology (S&T) programs to acquisition programs? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics we're looking for someone like you to join the Electronic Warfare Advanced Development Group at APL! We are seeking

Full-time

USD 102,500.00 per year

Senior Systems Design Engineer / Analyst

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you a "systems thinker" with advanced engineering design and analysis experience that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs? Do you love working with a group of dedicated technical specialists in a collaborative teaming environment? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a Senior Systems Design Engineer or Senior Systems Design Analyst for the System Realization and Resilience Group in the Force Projection Sect

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

2026 PhD Graduate - Algorithm Researcher - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Information Fusion

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Do you have experience developing AI/ML algorithms OR a graduate-level research background in data fusion and/or distributed control? Do you thrive in a research environment, working alongside an energetic team of scientists and engineers? Are you ready to help the US secure and maintain leadership in the development and fielding of algorithms for defense systems? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related

Full-time

USD 102,500.00 per year

2026 Graduate - Modeling Software Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you a skilled software developer with a passion for crafting highly-quality, innovative software products? Do you love solving sophisticated software development challenges? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most difficult and influential problems facing our sponsors by applying our skills to the development of adversary strike weapon models and prototype systems to defeat these threats. We are seeki

Full-time

USD 85,000.00 per year

Uncrewed Aerial System Design and Integration Engineer

Laurel, Maryland

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Description Are you interested in working in multi-disciplinary teams to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous systems, uncrewed air systems, artificial intelligence, software design, embedded systems, virtual reality, and simulation? Are you interested in applying your skills to conceive, design, prototype and test new capabilities in intelligent autonomous systems that will save US warfighter's lives and ensure our nation's preeminence? If you answered "yes" to either of these question

Full-time

USD 100,000.00 per year

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