2027 Graduate - Software Engineer - Applications, Analysis, and Services Group

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring a 2027 Graduate Software Engineer for the Applications, Analysis, and Services group in Laurel, MD (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of autonomous systems for spacecraft missions
• Support world-class scientists while they investigate mysteries of our solar system and beyond
• Contribute to national safety objectives
• Build ground and science data systems
• Create data processing pipelines and data visualizations
• Help foster perpetual personal development, innovation, and candid feedback
• Support mission operators through creative contributions that improve mission success

Requirements

• Earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience developing software with Java
• Experience crafting and implementing RESTful web services
• Familiarity with Python and C/C++
• Experience or familiarity with .NET and UML
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts
• Experience using jQuery with client-side frameworks
• Preference for Angular (other modern JavaScript frameworks accepted: React, Backbone, Bootstrap, or similar)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment
• Ability to ultimately obtain Top Secret/SCI level clearance (U.S. citizenship required); if selected, subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet requirements for access to classified information

Technologies

• Java
• RESTful web services
• Python
• C/C++
• .NET
• UML
• Object-oriented programming
• jQuery
• Angular
• React
• Backbone
• Bootstrap

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
• Rolling basis for applications

Qualifications (Above Minimum)

• Minor concentration in Physics, Mathematics, or Astronomy
• Knowledge of DevSecOps engineering, process automation, and agile development concepts
• Experience using professional software development tools, including IDEs, version control, issue trackers, debuggers, and continuous integration tools

Compensation

• Minimum rate: $85,000 annually
• Maximum rate: $165,000 annually