ML) Research Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you an aspiring computer scientist or engineer following the latest breakthroughs in AI? Are you motivated to support foundational research motivated by pressing national security challenges? Does working in a fast-paced environment on open-ended problems excite you? If these questions describe you, you may be the kind of person the Artificial Intelligence Group at JHU/APL is looking for to support our current programs. We are a team within the Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD) that strives to close the gap between frontier models and our sponsors’ expectations for an AI-dominated future. Our research programs are targeting foundational advances with cross-mission impact, such as: Improving alignment of AI agents used in human-machine teaming and wargaming Training multimodal foundation models on language and sensor data Intelligent robots that use agentic AI to perform complex tasks in a self-directed way Assessing, mitigating, and exploiting vulnerabilities of frontier models Mission-driven test and evaluation (T&E) of novel research The AI group exists within the Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), a facility that is home to over 100 researchers specializing in AI, robotics, neuroscience, and complex systems. As part of the ISC, you will have the unique opportunity to work on interdisciplinary projects with high external visibility, including the chance to publish your work. You can learn more about the ISC at www.jhuapl.edu/isc.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
Have experience supporting AI/ML research on campus or during an internship.
Are proficient in Python programming with experience using PyTorch.
Are eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Maintain an active portfolio of open-source software projects on a GitHub.
Have experience applying AI/ML to real-world data such as full-motion video, satellite or medical imagery, electronic health records, or audio recordings.
Have experience building applications in Docker.
Have experience developing software for robotic systems using ROS/ROS2.
Published any of your work in a scientific journal and/or a conference.

Benefits

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 of perspectives 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.

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