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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Graduate - Engineer/Scientist - Communication Systems

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking multiple Communications and Software Engineers to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on developing solutions for communications and networking challenges, supporting national security missions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researching solutions and engineering cutting-edge secure communications and networking technologies in support of national security missions

Designing, developing, and testing software as part of user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more

Developing wired and wireless Internet Protocol (IP) network technology, designs, and architectures

Evaluating operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory and field testing, and presenting the findings to sponsors

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringComputer SciencePythonMATLABNetworking TechnologiesSignal ProcessingSoftware DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamwork

Required

Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree

Have experience writing software in Python, MATLAB or other programming languages

Can work effectively both independently and in teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Meet at least two of the following four criteria: Exposure to principles of wired and wireless communications, Experience in communications systems, signal processing, modeling and simulation, evaluation or developmental testing, Understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and software best practices, Exposure to fundamentals of networking, including the TCP/IP stack and basic behaviors of the protocols involved

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

Preferred

Have knowledge of computer network technologies including: Knowledge and interest in networking technologies to include protocols and hardware (e.g., routers and switches), Experience inspecting and evaluating network topologies, traffic flows, and packet structure using tools such as iperf, Wireshark, and nmap

Have knowledge of software development including: A strong understanding of modern software development practices and tools, including: version control systems, issue trackers, and test frameworks, Experience developing in a Linux environment with several of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, C, Bash

Have knowledge of communication systems including: Knowledge of wireless technologies such as satellite communications, 5G (and beyond) cellular communications, or High Frequency radio, Experience using software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, attenuator banks

Hold an active Top Secret or TS/SCI 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