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2025 Graduate - Autonomous Systems Engineer - Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Laurel, MD Temporary
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Description

Are you passionate about embracing challenges and deploying solutions?

In the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) group, we engineer solutions from concept design to field deployment for our set of government sponsors on rapid timelines. Our projects encompass a variety of domains (air, land, and sea) and technologies (passive sensing, imaging, communications, sonar, radar, etc.) for applications ranging from autonomous low power devices to uncrewed vehicles. Project teams are small and multidisciplinary all staff members have ownership over their work and collaborate closely across electrical, mechanical, and software design. Our senior staff are dedicated to mentoring junior staff to become engineers who can handle a wide variety of technical challenges. If youre looking to develop a skillset, take ownership in your projects, and see them from concept through delivery, join us at KMR.

We are seeking a self-motivated and creative engineer to help us rapidly develop tailored sensor systems to attain information in the worlds most austere environments. Our team is motivated by the belief that timely and actionable information is key to our nations preeminence. You will become part of a group of engineers who work together in a collaborative development environment to adapt and field new technologies.

As an Autonomous Sensors Engineer you will...

  • Apply your skills by contributing to the development of sophisticated sensor systems
  • Work closely with senior mentors to rapidly develop prototypes and test them in the field
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software engineers on a set of domains (air, land, and sea) and technologies (passive sensing, imaging, communications, sonar, radar, magnetics, and others)
  • Take ownership of your projects, seeing them from concept through delivery

Relevant Skills / Interests

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Digital Signal Processing, Analog Circuit Design, FPGA, VHDL, RF, Communications, Controls, Signal Analysis, Communications
  • Computer Engineering
  • Embedded Systems Architecture, Firmware Design, FreeRTOS, C / C
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Complex Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Ansys, COMSOL, Solidworks
  • Computer Science
  • Model View Controller (MVC), User Interface Design, Java, Python, C / C , Linux, Git Configuration Management, Data Analysis
  • Qualifications

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

  • Have a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study
  • Have interest in designing and implementing embedded systems.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment and can interact effectively with team members of different experience levels and backgrounds.
  • Have strong multi-tasking and engineering / analytical skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
  • Are willing and able to conduct field testing for 15% of your time
  • Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a Top 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 will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

  • Have a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study.
  • Have experience in designing and implementing embedded systems.
  • Have relevant internship experience related to your field of study.
  • Have pursued technical projects and extracurricular activities outside of the classroom.
  • Have experience with the development and deployment of sensors and systems in field environments.
  • Possess an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Why work at APL?

    The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nations 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 of perspectives 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. APLs campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http : / / www.jhuapl.edu / careers.

    About Us

    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 of perspectives, 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 everyones voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

    The referenced pay range is based on JHU APLs good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education / training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and / or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    Minimum Rate

    85,000 Annually

    Maximum Rate

    160,000 Annually

    Salary : $160,000

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