2027 Internship - Optical, Electrical, or Computer Engineer - Imaging Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on designing, building, and deploying cutting-edge imaging systems for defense, remote sensing, medical tech, space science, and law enforcement applications. The role is within the Imaging Systems Group, which specializes in sensor design, system miniaturization, real-time AI/ML, embedded hardware, LIDAR, smart imaging, and drones. The group supports applications in humanitarian aid, defense, and law enforcement. The internship involves hands-on work in an innovative lab environment for individuals passionate about optical sensing, computer vision, and imaging technology. The focus areas include Sensor Systems, Advanced Algorithms, Applied Sensors, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Prototypes, Advanced Optics, Sensor Software, Edge Processing, Geospatial intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and Non-Optical Imaging Systems. The intern will conduct modeling and analysis, data analysis, prototype development, work with embedded hardware, develop or use AI/ML algorithms, work with optical sensors, and develop optical test benches.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Optical Science, or similar.
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills.
Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
Software debugging skills, including using collaborative tools such as GitLab and/or GitHub.
Proficient experience in programming in any or all of the following programming languages: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, JAVA, Typescript, C#, or related programming languages.
Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and problem-solving, as shown through active involvement in school assignments, personal projects, or extracurricular activities that reflect a strong interest in exploring new concepts or technologies.
Can ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD
Experience in Linux, GPU, signal processing/image processing, Docker, FPGA, TensorFlow, Circuit-Board Design, Development, and Fabrication, Advanced Image Processing, Remote Sensing Processing in and non-imaging LightTools, Fred, or ASAP.
Experience/coursework Meta Surface research and testing.
Experience in optical sensor software development, Micro-controller software development, image processing, computer science, computer engineering, algorithms, agile, software engineering, Graphical User Interface (GUI), and Human Machine Interface.
Experience in data analysis, imaging, image processing, synthetic aperture radar, Lidar, infrared, hyperspectral, optics, imaging science, sensors, system engineering, systems engineering, computational physics, MATLAB, statistics, modeling and simulation, digital signal processing.
An active Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and deploy imaging system hardware, algorithms, and/or software.
Assist in the brainstorming and development of new initiatives/concepts in optical imaging through internal research and development (IR&D) efforts.
Capture technical contributions in internal memorandum/reports and conference/journal papers, and present findings and recommendations at internal and external forums.
Support field integration and testing activities of developed systems.
Develop various GUI interfaces for sensor integration using serial, TCP/IP protocols.
Integrate Embedded systems into low size, weight, and power (SWaP) hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson series.
Develop and implement image processing applications for AI and machine learning techniques.
Perform digital signal processing tasks, including applications of Fourier Transforms.
Engage in modeling and simulation, mechanical design, circuit design, and FPGA tasks, along with hands-on optical design work.
Conduct laboratory work in experimental optics, constructing proof-of-concept systems, evaluating performance, performing benchtop testing, and conducting digital signal processing analysis.