2027 Internship - Immersive Training/Modeling and Analysis

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

This internship focuses on contributing to work that ensures the operational readiness of major U.S. weapon systems. It involves physics-based simulation, missile system analysis, and data visualization, as well as understanding sophisticated software development considering runtime constraints, networking, data flow, user input, and simulation control. The role is within the Immersive Training and Software Solutions Group (KBD), a collaborative team dedicated to connecting systems, people, and decisions through advanced integration and digital engineering. The team designs and deploys high-fidelity training systems and analytical tools supporting the Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations. Interns will design, develop, and evaluate innovative solutions to critical national challenges, be mentored by experts in software, modeling and simulation, AI/ML, and new technologies, and contribute to mission-focused problem spaces involving immersive training, user interfaces, physics-based simulation, and high-performance data analysis.

Requirements

Working on a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
Academic experience with C#, Matlab, Python, or Java.
Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Software Role requires: Experience in web development (HTML/CSS, javascript) or GUI design.
Analysis Role requires: Demonstrated contributions on a technical team based project.

Nice To Haves

Past internship at a UARC, FFRDC, industry, or formal research position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with analysis and visualization of large data sets.
Experience with using a Game Engine such as Unity or Unreal.
Proficiency in Java, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
Working knowledge of 6DoF/3DoF models.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and evaluate innovative solutions to critical national challenges.
Be mentored by experts in software, modeling and simulation, AI/ML, and new technologies.
Contribute meaningfully to mission-focused problem spaces involving immersive training, user interfaces, physics-based simulation, and high-performance data analysis.