2026 Internship - Agile Information Solutions & Innovation

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

1d • $23 - $48

About The Position

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 experience in the areas of innovation, collaboration tools, programming, data analysis, or innovation lab and makerspace work – we’d love to have you join our team!
We’re seeking an intern to join our team, which focuses on providing solutions that enable all of APL - our Sectors, Departments, and Sponsors, to achieve their strategic objectives. We also partner with the Innovation & Collaboration program to support a culture of innovation through a wide range of custom tools and services. Interns will have the opportunity to join our innovation team, our metrics/data analytics team, our innovation lab/makerspace team, and our SharePoint team.
As a member of our team...
Your primary responsibility will be learning about and supporting initiatives in the general areas of innovation, metrics/search/data analytics, SharePoint.
You may also support the APL innovation lab, which extends the work of traditional makerspaces by enabling the problem-finding, curation and problem-solving process.

Requirements

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or another related degree
• Have a passion for innovation and problem solving with IT solutions
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have good attention to detail and communication skills
• Have an ability for independent work and in teams
• Have Word, Excel, and Powerpoint proficiencies
• Meet the requirements to access APL’s facilities and networks. US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Have hobby level experience with 3D printers, laser cutters, or modeling tools
• Have survey tool familiarity (i.e. Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey)
• Have experience in Microsoft Power BI, or experience in data analysis
• Have exposure to programming languages and logic
• Have exposure to waterfall or agile project management styles
• Have exposure to technical business analysis
• Have exposure to SharePoint Search technology

Responsibilities

• learning about and supporting initiatives in the general areas of innovation, metrics/search/data analytics, SharePoint
• support the APL innovation lab, which extends the work of traditional makerspaces by enabling the problem-finding, curation and problem-solving process

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.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees