2026 Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

37d

About The Position

Are you motivated to develop solutions to challenging problems in the field of robotics? If you are graduating with a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and wish to work on some of the most challenging technical pr blems in robotics, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking engineers with educational experience and interest that aligns with the broad, exciting field of robotics. You will join a hardworking team of engineers in a collaborative development environment that spans software, hardware, and field testing. Our team works across a broad range of disciplines including machine perception, autonomous decision-making, data fusion, control systems, and mechanical design with applications across Uncrewed Air, Sea Surface, and Underwater vehicles. We are dedicated about creating novel robotic solutions for our nation's Navy as well as committed to developing exceptional engineering talent and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a member of our team.. Your primary responsibility will be to prototype next-generation robotic solutions to help address critical challenges facing our Navy. You will work on highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to solve problems that span both software and hardware. You will be part of an outstanding, committed team of engineers with deep experience in rapidly prototyping solutions from conception through field testing.

Requirements

Have a BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Are skilled in software or mechanical design methodologies and techniques that can be applied to robotic systems.
Have a commitment to learning and a willingness to pick up and apply new skills.
Have the ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level 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.

Nice To Haves

Have classroom or professional experience working closely with robotic systems, autonomous systems, or machine perception (including machine learning) algorithms.
Have experience developing in a modern, collaborative software or hardware development environment.
Possess a current active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

prototype next-generation robotic solutions to help address critical challenges facing our Navy
work on highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to solve problems that span both software and hardware
be part of an outstanding, committed team of engineers with deep experience in rapidly prototyping solutions from conception through field testing