2027 Internship - Software Developer - Tactical System Prototyping and Deployment

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryLaurel, MD
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an intern to join our Tactical System Prototyping and Deployment group to build capabilities that enable warfighters to harness a wide-ranging set of sensors and data sources to accomplish a variety of missions that are important to the defense of our nation. Our team is committed to working directly with warfighters to craft solutions from concept to operational use. We strive to foster an environment that is highly collaborative and supportive, but also encourages autonomy. Our team values are putting the warfighter and their missions first, accepting that you might not get it right the first time, but being resolved to see it through, and being dedicated to making real impact.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or similar degrees with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Completed coursework involving software development, particularly in the areas of object oriented programming, data structures, signal processing, data visualization, or user interfaces.
  • Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of C++, Java, or Typescript in a Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes incorporating several engineering fields: graphical user interfaces, signal/video processing, pattern recognition, real-time computing, applied mathematics, network/web services, and visualization.
  • Contribute to concepts to solve unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities.
  • Support prototype evaluation and experimental operations at military facilities depending on your interest and deployment schedules.

Benefits

  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development
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