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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Graduate - Cyber Engineer - Capabilities Development

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$97K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies in defense, security, space, and science. They are seeking a Cyber Engineer in the Capabilities Development Group to develop cyber capabilities, work with defense organizations to understand operational needs, and create innovative solutions to cybersecurity challenges.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities

Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand their operational needs and identify requirements

Build mission-aligned capabilities

Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments

Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today’s problems

Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Qualification

Software DevelopmentCybersecuritySystems EngineeringAI/ML KnowledgeDevSecOpsNetwork SecurityAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field

Have previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent

Have previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning

Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security investigation, and you should meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Top Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship

Preferred

Can apply software development skills to different domains and subject matters

Have knowledge of AI/ML, Agentic AI, and/or AI-enabled cyber methodologies

Have experience in DevSecOps, and/or network security and systems integration

Have experience with Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community cyber operations/mission forces

Have experience in conducting research, development, and testing of cyber capabilities

Have experience in the development of related documents that define processes, solutions, requirements, and specifications for government agencies (military, federal departments/agencies, state, and local) and public organizations to collaborate and achieve greater cybersecurity

Hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance

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