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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer - Maritime Robotics Group

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Robotic/Autonomous Systems Engineer to join their Maritime Robotics Group. The role involves prototyping next-generation robotic solutions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges for the Navy.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilty will be to prototype next-generation robotic solutions to help address critical challenges facing our Navy

You will work on highly collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to solve problems that span both software and hardware

You will be part of an outstanding, dedicated team of engineers with deep experience in rapidly prototyping solutions from conception through field testing

Qualification

In relevant fieldRobotic systems experienceSoftware design methodologiesMechanical design methodologiesMachine perception algorithmsPassion for learningGPA requirementSecurity clearance eligibilityTeam collaboration

Required

Have a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Are skilled in software or mechanical design methodologies and techniques that can be applied to robotic systems

Have a passion for learning and a willingness to pick up and apply new skills

Have the ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Note: When prompted to upload attachments, please include a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

Are able to obtain a Interim Secret security clearance to start and a final Secret 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 research, classroom, or professional experience working closely with robotic systems, autonomous systems, or machine perception (including machine learning) algorithms

Have experience developing in a modern, collaborative software or hardware development environment

Possess a current active Secret clearance

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