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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Graduate - Developer - Cyber-Physical Systems Developer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies in the defense, security, space, and science sectors. They are seeking Cyber-Physical System developers to support the development of systems that enhance situational awareness in various sectors, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and autonomous platforms.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support and lead the development of CPS systems that range from tiny autonomous sensors to entire “smart” environments

Evaluate CPS systems to assess their capabilities/limitations in light of real-world applications

Conceive and implement novel methods to strengthen or impair the functionality of existing and emerging CPS

Propose and defend groundbreaking concepts involving the application, defense, and/or defeat of CPS

Explore opportunities to translate findings into white papers, proposals, and presentations/publications

Qualification

PythonC/C++Machine learningData manipulationFull stack developmentBack-end developmentMobile developmentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field

Are proficient in software development using Python, C, C++, and/or Javascript for Windows and Linux operating systems

Have experience with general purpose data manipulation and analysis packages such as NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, etc

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Sensing technologies and data processing from devices such as 2D/3D cameras, microphones, passive infrared (PIR) sensors, etc

Wired and wireless network monitoring techniques including sniffing, probing/scanning, device mapping, and visualization tools

Machine learning applications on cyber and/or physical data using common frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or MXNet

Full stack software development for desktop and cloud environments, including familiarity with common cloud architectures such as AWS and GCP

Front-end user interface development using languages/frameworks such HTML/CSS, React, and/or Vue.js

Back-end development for large-scale data curation and analysis using tools such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and/or Redis

Software development for edge computing devices, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or NVIDIA Jetson platforms

Mobile application development for Android and/or iOS environments

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942