2026 PhD Graduate Software Engineering/ML/Data Scientist - Intelligence Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

74d • $102,500 - $227,500

About The Position

Are you searching for a place to build upon the foundation of your academic work? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development? Are you looking for meaningful work in a driven intellectual environment? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking recent PhD graduates to help us tackle the complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. Our group is currently making critical contributions in, developing the first truly autonomous UAV, advancing research in computer vision and reasoning systems. We apply artificial intelligence (AI), reasoning, machine learning (ML) operations, data science, systems engineering, and more to solve urgent tactical problems. We support sponsors in defense, homeland security, and health care, conducting research to address critical challenges.

Requirements

• Possess a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Work with dedicated team members charged with developing and delivering solutions that support national priorities
• Work within a team environment and apply your skills to projects and tasks in areas such as Machine Perception, Intelligent Systems, Reasoning for Autonomy, Software Engineering, ML Operations, and Data Science

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees