2027 Graduate - Autonomous Systems Computer Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryLaurel, MD
Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on engineer that enjoys rapidly developing and fielding groundbreaking solutions for unattended sensors and systems? In the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's (APL) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, we use applied engineering to field tomorrow's groundbreaking solutions for a varied set of government organizations. Dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-driven multidisciplinary staff work side-by-side in the lab and in the field to build solutions to critically important challenges. The people who work here embrace challenges, adapt to dynamic changing environments, and are continually looking to advance their technical and leadership skills. We employ the groundbreaking research done at APL to field mission ready systems. Are you interested in being a member of our group? Join us at APL, a national leader in scientific research and development, and an employer that prioritizes innovation, impact, and personal development! We are seeking Computer Engineers to apply technical expertise with a broad range of skills to contribute to the rapid development and fielding of autonomous sensor solutions in some of the most challenging environments around the globe to help our sponsors complete their mission!

Requirements

  • Have a B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Have relevant experience in the design of embedded systems, autonomous vehicles, or related technologies
  • Have experience in concept generation, analysis, design, prototyping and testing
  • Have demonstrated an ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently in small teams while meeting quick turnaround demands
  • Are willing to work in classified laboratories and can travel to conduct field testing (approximately 15% of your time)
  • Interact effectively with team members of different experience levels and backgrounds, including leadership of teams and projects
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

  • Have a M.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Have demonstrated technical leadership skills
  • Possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Work in engineering teams to develop ruggedized custom sensor systems from concept definition through fielding
  • Develop and integrate embedded firmware and software for a variety of hardware platforms to interface with hardware, fuse sensor data, control system behaviors, and implement algorithms and autonomy.
  • Conduct laboratory and field testing to verify requirements are met
  • Analyze performance of systems through modeling and simulation in support of design
  • Specify, identify, and integrate commercial, government and custom parts for the rapid development of systems
  • Document and present detailed designs, analyses and test results to team members, leadership and sponsors

Benefits

  • robust education assistance program
  • unparalleled retirement contributions
  • healthy work/life balance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability
  • flexible spending accounts
  • education assistance
  • training and development
  • sign-on bonus
  • relocation benefits
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