Job Description

Description

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your augmented and virtual reality development skills in an innovative and collaborative environment?

Would you love to engage in relevant work in the exciting field of immersive technologies?

If you are graduating with a degree in Extended Reality or Computer Science and want to work in immersive technologies, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking innovative team members like you to develop pioneering capabilities, perform significant research, and help drive us to success. Our team is in the Enterprise Applications Group that builds foundational tools and applications used across the organization. As a member of this diverse Group, you will contribute to a robust, ever-growing immersive technology service area within the Engineering Tools and Process Support Section. The Section develops groundbreaking solutions to support a wide range of mission challenges, with a focus on matching sponsor requirements with emerging technology capabilities.

As a member of our team, you will create immersive content, while expanding APL's XR capabilities and services. You will...

• develop custom augmented and virtual reality experiences as part of an interdisciplinary team
• investigate commercial hardware and software products
• expand the capabilities of our enterprise XR infrastructure environment
• apply innovative immersive technology solutions for some of our most important projects
• develop XR applications bringing to bear artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human machine teaming technologies
  

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s in engineering or related technical field
• Demonstrate superb communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• Are able to work remotely and collaboratively with other teams and partners
• Have experience developing Unity or Unreal game engine applications
• Are familiar with 3-D CAD applications
• Have the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a U.S Department of Defense security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.
  

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• have a Master's in computer science or related technical field
• experience developing immersive applications
• have operated 3D printers and similar equipment
• have integrated XR solutions with PTC Creo Parametric or Vuforia software products
  

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.