2025 Graduate - Developer - Cyber-Physical Systems Developer

Have you considered the military, intelligence, and civilian capabilities that are possible with the proliferation of low-cost sensing, computing, and control technologies?

Are you interested in developing, defending, and defeating systems of these technologies to solve real-world challenges?

If you're excited to work in the field of Cyber-Physical Systems, our team of engineers and developers is excited to talk!

We are seeking Cyber-Physical System developers to help us deliver and contend with emerging intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) capabilities. Wait… what in the world is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS)? There are lots of examples of CPS, but we are concerned with devices that autonomously sense, process information, and interact with the physical world. Our teams build CPS prototypes that use these capabilities to provide exquisite situational awareness to users in the defense, security, and health sectors. We employ a wide range of ground breaking technologies from machine learning to autonomous platforms to power our solutions. Meanwhile, we also help our sponsors understand and counter the threats posed by the proliferation of CPS technology being employed by our adversaries.

As a member of our team, you will...

• Support and lead the development of CPS systems that range from tiny autonomous sensors to entire “smart” environments.
• Evaluate CPS systems to assess their capabilities/limitations in light of real-world applications
• Conceive and implement novel methods to strengthen or impair the functionality of existing and emerging CPS
• Propose and defend groundbreaking concepts involving the application, defense, and/or defeat of CPS
• Explore opportunities to translate findings into white papers, proposals, and presentations/publications.

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

• Graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Data Science or a related field.
• Are proficient in software development using Python, C, C , and/or Javascript 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.
• Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you are knowledgable in one or more of the following...

• Sensing technologies and data processing from devices such as 2D/3D cameras, microphones, passive infrared (PIR) sensors, etc.
• Wired and wireless network monitoring techniques including sniffing, probing/scanning, device mapping, and visualization tools
• Machine learning applications on cyber and/or physical data using common frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pytorch, or MXNet
• Full stack software development for desktop and cloud environments, including familiarity with common cloud architectures such as AWS and GCP
• Front-end user interface development using languages/frameworks such HTML/CSS, React, and/or Vue.js
• Back-end development for large-scale data curation and analysis using tools such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and/or Redis
• Software development for edge computing devices, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or NVIDIA Jetson platforms
• Mobile application development for Android and/or iOS environments

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 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. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 everyone’s 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 APL’s 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $160,000