2026 Internship - Robotics

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

9d • $23 - $48

About The Position

Are you passionate about solving today’s greatest challenges in robotics?
Do you enjoy working on meaningful interdisciplinary problems?
Do you thrive in a collaborative and creative environment?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, we'd love to have you join our team! The Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare, advance space exploration, and address critical challenges facing the nation. You can learn more about our current research at www.jhuapl.edu/isc.
We are seeking a highly skilled, highly motivated student intern to join us in taking intelligent robotic systems from concept to reality. We are a multidisciplinary team focused on groundbreaking impacts in the areas of robotics control, machine learning, human-robot and robot-robot teaming, assured autonomy, and novel robot design. Our team is committed to excellence in research that has real-world impact. Successful members of our team tend to be creative problem solvers who are comfortable working at the edge of their comfort zone. We strive to foster an environment that welcomes a variety of backgrounds and academic experience as we aim to solve the hardest problems in robotics. Current research areas include robot trajectory planning, robot perception and reasoning, generative AI for robotics, adaptive control, multi-agent planning, novel robotic systems, human-machine teaming, and safe and assured autonomy behaviors.

Requirements

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are skilled in one or more programming languages, particularly Python and C++.
• To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Have taken classes in robotics or robotics applications of AI, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mathematics.
• Have experience developing, simulating, and demonstrating algorithms for control of robotic systems.
• Have experience developing AI/ML software that integrates with hardware such as robotic platforms, sensors, or medical devices.
• Have experience designing, fabricating, and integrating robotics hardware.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in using one or more common robotics or AI libraries such as ROS, TensorFlow, Pytorch, or OpenCV.

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