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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Internship - Engineer/SW Developer/Analyst - Maritime Force Engagement Control

Laurel, Maryland

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Start in 2026

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking interns for the Maritime Force Engagement Control team. Interns will work collaboratively to develop simulations and analysis tools for Navy systems, focusing on modeling, simulation, and technology research to enhance defense capabilities.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop dynamic, interacting physics-based models/simulations to help us understand how mother nature and the laws of physics can impact the performance of key sensor, command and control, and weapon systems

Develop tools that apply data analytic and statistical methodologies and use them to analyze current systems, root cause performance issues, and develop operational solutions

Mature cutting edge concepts or technologies that lead to improving our Navy's ability to maintain superior situational awareness in the fog of war, identify blatant and subtle hostile actions, and dynamically allocate limited resources in a changing battlefield

Qualification

PythonC++ModelingSimulationData analysisSignal processingMatlabInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Are pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics or a related technical field with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Have detailed knowledge and practical experience in either Python or C++

Have a strong interest in modeling and simulation design, signal processing related to radar or communications systems, decision processes, resource optimization and allocation schema, or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Have above average interpersonal and communications skills

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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 detailed knowledge and practical experience in two of the following: Python, C++, Matlab

Have experience with either modeling or analyzing a complex system (military system preferred)

Have experience with processing, organizing and assessing large data sets

Have experience developing in a modern software development environment

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