Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 5 months ago
2026 PhD Graduate – Intelligent Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$105K/yr - $245K/yrJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a PhD graduate to join their Intelligent Combat Platforms Group. The role involves innovating technologies in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, working on collaborative teams to design, prototype, and test new capabilities that support US warfighters.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work on collaborative teams in one or more areas: intelligent control and decision-making, human-machine collaboration, networked and teamed systems, software/hardware design, multi-faceted algorithm development, complex battlefield management, and next generation autonomous air platforms
Prototype and simulate AI systems by writing code, developing software (simulation and visualization), creating algorithms, interfacing software/hardware, and supporting real-time demonstrations of autonomy in live, virtual, and simulation test environments
Collaborate with the nation’s leading experts in AI and work with an outstanding team of engineers, scientists, and software developers to deliver powerful capabilities to the warfighter
Qualification
Required
Have a PhD Degree in a STEM area
Are skilled in C++ and/or Python and have knowledge of software design patterns
Have experience with applications for physical systems such as mechanical, aerospace, or robotics (e.g. Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Have classroom or professional experience with artificial intelligence and autonomy algorithms
Are able to obtain an interim Secret security clearance by your start date, and ultimately a Top 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 classroom or professional experience working with any of our core skills: autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, deep/reinforcement/machine learning, robotics, dynamics and controls, flight test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, avionics and sensors, aerodynamics, air combat platform design, data science, and statistical analysis
Have experience in military/department operations and acquisition processes
Have experience developing in a modern software development environment that includes automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and 'DevSecOps' environments
Have proficiency in additional programming languages (C, C#, Java, MATLAB), cloud computing, and configuration management
Have completed any certifications or internships
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
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey 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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