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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 Internship – System Modeling, Evaluation and Planning

Laurel, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Start in 2026

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking interns in the System Modeling, Evaluation, and Planning Group to assist in designing and implementing methodologies for system analysis and planning, while working with a multi-disciplinary team on strategic weapon systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn about inertial navigation and apply your knowledge to assess flight system accuracy

Develop optimal estimation tools for evaluating flight test dynamics and navigation of ballistic and hypersonic missile systems

Employ and develop physics-based models for statistical estimation and forecasting of weapon system accuracy

Work to improve existing tools and processes to analyze real flight test data

Extend the capabilities of an existing object-oriented accuracy analysis software library, including full life cycle support (requirements, design, implementation, performance assessment, unit and regression testing, debugging, and documentation)

Work with modeling and simulation tools such as C++, MATLAB, and Simulink

Develop navigation algorithms, including Six Degree of Freedom (6DOF) simulations

Function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to analyze the nuclear survivability of strategic weapon systems and structures

Qualification

MATLABC++PythonStatisticsFlight dynamicsOptimizationInquisitiveWillingness to learnTeam collaboration

Required

Are working towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Are inquisitive and are willing to learn new skills and expand your capabilities

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance and can ultimately obtain 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 had coursework in statistics including parameter estimation or maximum likelihood

Have had coursework in flight dynamics, guidance, navigation, or control

Have experience with MATLAB or know another scientific programming language such as C++ or Python

Have had coursework in radiation environments and the principles of radiation interactions with matter

Have experience or coursework with Optimization

Have expertise in High Energy Particle Physics, Thermal Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Weapon Effects, or Plasma Physics

Hold an active Secret or higher-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