2026 Internship - Engineering/Science - Signals Exploitation Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

74d • $22 - $47

About The Position

Are you interested in applying and expanding your knowledge to the development of electromagnetic sensors to support special operations and intelligence communities? Do you have a passion for using your skills to design, build, and test systems with immediate real-world applications? If you are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in fields related to Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics, and are interested in tackling complex problems you may be a good fit for our team! We are seeking talented individuals in any of the previously mentioned fields to help us design systems to address the nation's immediate needs within the intelligence community. As a team that develops these entire systems from end-to-end, we have a range of technical focuses that need support. These range from the hardware (circuit design, FPGA work, and embedded development), to the software (web/linux/android development as well as GPU optimization) and even to data analytics.

Requirements

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in fields related to computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Have experience developing applications using at least one of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Matlab.
• Are passionate about and capable of learning new technologies and test methods.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or knowledge of RF hardware design and related test equipment.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal processing.
• Experience with FPGA design.
• Exposure to Web/Android development.
• Willingness to work on quick-reaction projects with a short turn-around time.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new algorithmic possibilities by assisting in the brainstorming, prototyping, implementation, and/or optimization.
• Assist in the development of portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through board-level circuit design and integration of analog/RF and high-speed digital components, commercially available chipsets, and embedded processors.
• Work with a small team of developers to design, implement, and test software solutions for advanced RF exploitation and communication applications.
• Support evaluation, testing, and debugging of prototype and deliverable devices through lab and field testing.
• Contribute to design reviews, system integration, technical reports and informal memoranda, and presentation of work to sponsors and the technical community.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees