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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 hours ago

2026 Internship - Scientist - Planetary Exploration

Laurel, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking aspiring scientists for an internship in their Planetary Exploration Group. The role involves using data and models to study planetary features and processes, conducting laboratory research, and assisting with instrumentation for upcoming missions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Using flight data to study features and processes on Mercury, Venus, the Moon, or Mars

Performing analytical modeling to simulate how water is cycled on the surface of the Moon

Simulating the lunar surface environment through experiments or models to investigate material properties

Modeling the internal processes in planets and moons that ultimately shape their surfaces

Working in a laboratory to study how impact craters affect planetary surfaces

Assisting with state-of-the-art analyses in support of world-leading planetary research

Joining a team working to identify the technology hurdles needed to build a long-term human and robotic presence on the Moon

Helping to build or test instrumentation that someday will fly to Mercury, Venus, the Moon, or Mars

Building or testing software tools to analyze and visualize data returned from spacecraft instruments

Qualification

PhysicsChemistryComputer ScienceGeologyProgrammingGIS SoftwareImage ProcessingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamwork

Required

Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, astronomy, computer science, geology, or related science or engineering fields

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Have proficiency in computer programming (any language) and/or a willingness to learn

Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have enthusiasm for working within a team environment

To access APL's facilities and networks, have U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status

Preferred

Have strong past research experience as demonstrated in at least one internship, honors project, or project outside of the classroom

Have experience working in a research laboratory

Have strong expertise in one or more programming languages

Have experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) or image processing software such as ArcGIS, ENVI, etc

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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