2027 Internship - Engineering for Communications Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Assured Command, Control, and Communications (C3) Solutions Group (QKR), you will work alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and analysts developing technologies that improve the resilience, security, and performance of next-generation command and communications systems. Our work spans software engineering, communications, networking, modeling & simulation, artificial intelligence, cyber resiliency, and data analytics. Whether your interests lie in developing software, analyzing complex systems, designing communications solutions, or applying mathematics and data science to real-world challenges, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while learning from technical experts. If you are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or other related technical degrees, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking Engineering Interns across three focus areas and will match you based on your interests and skills. Collaboration across tracks is common.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Math, Statistics, Physics, or other related technical area
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Have experience through coursework, research, personal projects, competitions, or previous internships in one or more of the following areas: Programming in Python, Java, C/C++, C#, JavaScript, MATLAB, or a similar language; Software development fundamentals, including debugging, testing, or version control; Data analysis, statistics, numerical methods, or scientific computing; Communications, networking, signal processing, or embedded systems; Modeling, simulation, optimization, or algorithm development; Artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science concepts
Can work effectively both independently and in teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top 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

Experience with Git and collaborative software development, Linux development environments, Docker or containerized applications, and web application or API development
Experience with TCP/IP networking concepts, wireless communications or RF fundamentals, software-defined radios (SDRs), GNU Radio, and digital signal processing
Experience with Python scientific libraries, MATLAB/Simulink, statistical analysis, or data visualization
Experience with Agile software development, systems engineering or MBSE, undergraduate research, engineering design competitions, and open-source software contributions

Responsibilities

Contribute to engineering projects supporting next-generation C3 technologies
Develop software, scripts, or analytical tools that solve real engineering problems
Assist with modeling, simulation, and data analysis of complex systems
Support laboratory testing, experimentation, and technology demonstrations
Analyze engineering data and communicate technical findings
Learn modern engineering practices including Agile development, version control, and peer reviews
Be paired with an experienced technical mentor throughout your internship
Present your work to technical staff and project leadership at the conclusion of your internship