Job Description

Description

Are you curious about the potential and peril of a world filled with ubiquitous sensing, computing, and communications technologies?

Are you interested in contributing to multi-disciplinary projects involving contributions from cyber and physical technology experts?

Are you excited to work with collaborative teams to provide innovative capabilities with real-world impact?

We are especially interested in graduates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

We are seeking a Cyber-Physical Systems Developer to help us deliver and defeat powerful intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities. Wait… what in the world is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)?! There are a lots of examples of CPS, but we are interested in “smart systems” featuring networks of devices that can sense, process, and communicate information. Our multi-disciplinary teams build CPS prototypes that use these capabilities to provide exquisite situational awareness to users in the homeland security, military, intelligence sectors. We employ a wide range of advanced technologies from machine learning to autonomous vehicles to power our solutions. Meanwhile, we also help our sponsors understand and counter the threats posed by the rapidly expanding CPS technology being employed by our adversaries.

As a member of our team...

• You will lead and contribute to prototypes that range from tiny autonomous sensors to entire “smart” environments.
• You will evaluate and troubleshoot CPS prototypes in development and operational environments.
• You will explore opportunities to translate findings into white papers, proposals, conference talks, and publications.
  
  

Qualifications

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

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Are proficient in software development using Python, C, and/or C++ for Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Have experience with general purpose data manipulation and analysis packages such as NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, etc.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and are skilled at developing relationships across diverse teams.
• 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.
  
  

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

• Are knowledgeable in the application of one or more sensing technologies, such as 2D cameras, depth cameras, RADAR, LIDAR, microphones, passive infrared sensors, etc.
• Mobile application development for Android and/or iOS environments.
• Augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality technologies and systems.
• Machine learning for detection, classification, and identification including familiarity with widespread frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or MXNet.
• Large-scale data curation, SQL and NoSQL databases, and graph analysis tools.
• Software development for edge computing devices, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
• Geolocating and mapping techniques with and without GPS information, including as vision-based techniques (SLAM).
• Autonomous vehicle guidance and control algorithms and software.
• Development and integration of systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Wired and wireless networking architectures and protocols, including proficiency with network inspection tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.
• Digital and analog circuit design and board layout, including electronic CAD tools such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• Mechanical component and system design, including mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo Parameteric.
  
  

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.