Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory-posted 2 months ago
$85,000 - $155,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Laurel, MD
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

Do you love to solve complex engineering, analytical, or research problems? Are you interested in exploring different domains such as defense systems, undersea warfare, cyber operations, and national security analysis? If you are a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate with a STEM degree and a desire to make critical contributions to critical challenges, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking talented and highly motivated early career technical staff members to join the Discovery Program, APL's two-year rotational program. The program offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience across multiple technical areas. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while exploring a breadth of professional interests. You will apply innovative solutions to our nation's critical challenges, collaborate with experts, and develop a strong foundation for your career.

  • Contribute to a varied set of projects, employing and honing a wide range of skills to meet unique mission needs.
  • Collaborate with technical experts to drive impact.
  • Accelerate your technical and professional development through targeted training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
  • Innovate through a dedicated Innovation Challenge Project, where you'll design and pitch a solution to a complex technical problem.
  • Have a B.S. or M.S. in a STEM field (specifically in the disciplines listed above).
  • Have strong technical experience, as proven through demonstrated impact in at least one internship, research experience, and/or project outside of the classroom.
  • Have demonstrated initiative that has enabled excellence in technical projects, professional experiences, and/or extracurricular activities.
  • Thrive in a collaborative team environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have demonstrated the ability to quickly contribute to projects in technical areas that are new to you.
  • Are interested in solving complex research, engineering, and/or analytical problems that present critical challenges to U.S. government agencies including the Department of Defense.
  • Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a Secret level clearance.
  • Have engaged in multiple internships, research experiences, or projects outside of the classroom.
  • Have leadership experience.
  • Generous benefits including a robust education assistance program.
  • Unparalleled retirement contributions.
  • Healthy work/life balance.
  • 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.
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