2026 Internship - Sensor Systems/Data Analytics

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

78d • $22 - $47

About The Position

Are you excited about applying your knowledge, skills and talents in solving some of the most complex problems encountered in defending our nation? Would you like to contribute to the evolution of signal processing and data fusion algorithms, enabling our nation to far out-pace our adversaries as they seek to evade detection? If so, spend the summer with our team of engineers, physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists in the development of the world's most capable sensor systems ensuring our nation's security. Our highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, engages in the following: Application and analysis of novel signal and data processing algorithms for detection, tracking and characterization of sophisticated threats; Development, application, and analysis of advanced algorithms that intelligently fuse active, passive, multi-band and multi-static sensor data; Optimization of multi-sensor architectures by defining the sensor integration, tasking, and coordination required to obtain high-quality fused multi-domain (air, sea, land, and space) targeting information from multi-spectral and multi-mode sensor capabilities; Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sensing and in analysis of sensor data; Application of data science and statistical analysis to large, multi-dimensional datasets; Analysis and development of sensor signal processing, tracking, and data fusion algorithms using complex simulations of integrated sensor architectures in a high-performance computing environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Math, Math or another related technical field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from varied subject areas and experience levels
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or research experience in Engineering, Math, Physics or a technical discipline related to the items described above

Responsibilities

• Application and analysis of novel signal and data processing algorithms for detection, tracking and characterization of sophisticated threats
• Development, application, and analysis of advanced algorithms that intelligently fuse active, passive, multi-band and multi-static sensor data
• Optimization of multi-sensor architectures by defining the sensor integration, tasking, and coordination required to obtain high-quality fused multi-domain targeting information
• Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sensing and in analysis of sensor data
• Application of data science and statistical analysis to large, multi-dimensional datasets
• Analysis and development of sensor signal processing, tracking, and data fusion algorithms using complex simulations of integrated sensor architectures in a high-performance computing environment

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