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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate Software Engineering/ML/Data Scientist - Intelligence Systems

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking recent PhD graduates to join their team, focusing on complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that address critical challenges to the nation. The role involves working on projects related to Machine Perception, Intelligent Systems, Reasoning for Autonomy, Software Engineering, ML Operations, and Data Science in a collaborative team environment.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with dedicated team members charged with developing and delivering solutions that support national priorities

Work within a team environment and apply your skills to projects and tasks in areas such as Machine Perception, Intelligent Systems, Reasoning for Autonomy, Software Engineering, ML Operations, and Data Science

Qualification

Machine LearningData ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionReasoning SystemsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Possess a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, a government security clearance investigation will need to be conducted and the requirements met for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

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