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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Robotics Group

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a PhD graduate to join their Robotics Group, where interdisciplinary research is conducted to address critical challenges in robotics. The role involves defining and developing novel robotic concepts, systems, and algorithmic solutions, with opportunities for publication and collaboration in advanced research areas such as AI and human-robot teaming.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Defining and developing novel robotic concepts, systems, and algorithmic solutions to address relevant challenges

Develop and implement control algorithms and AI techniques

Design and fabricate robotic systems

Lead research teams

Publish your work

Present the results to the scientific community, external collaborators, and/or government sponsors

Propose and work on your own research ideas

Qualification

. in relevant fieldRobotics experienceControl algorithms developmentAI/ML software developmentRobotics hardware designPython programmingC++ programmingTeam collaborationCreative problem solving

Required

Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Have experience in robotics or robotics applications of AI, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mathematics

Are able to obtain a DoD Secret-level security 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 experience developing, simulating, and demonstrating algorithms for control of robotic systems

Have experience developing AI/ML software that integrates with hardware such as robotic platforms, sensors, or medical devices

Have experience designing, fabricating, and integrating robotics hardware

Are skilled in one or more programming languages, particularly Python and C++

Have demonstrated proficiency in using one or more common robotics or AI libraries such as ROS, TensorFlow, Pytorch, and OpenCV

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

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://jhuapl.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

Alice Bowman

Mission Operations Manager

Ashutosh Dutta

Chief 5G Strategist, Senior Scientist, Lawrence R. Hafstad Fellow, Director at JHU

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