What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Software Engineer position at Johns Hopkins University AppliedPhysicsLaboratory?
Description
Are you looking for an exciting position in software that enables you to take on a variety of challenges?
Are you searching for a job that allows you to make innovative contributions to national defense?
Are you a creative engineer, who excels at understanding the "big picture"?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a software engineer that will help us develop next generation radar, electronic warfare, and communications technologies for ship, air, ground mobile, and space applications. As a member of the Sensor Modeling and Realtime Software Section within the Sensor Technologies Group, you'll be joining a multi-disciplined team, that is advancing the state-of-the-art. This position provides opportunities to contribute to various teams and collaborate with leading experts from government laboratories and industry to develop new sensing technologies. If you share our passion and excitement for being at the forefront of advanced sensor technologies, we want to talk to you!
Your contributions, creative ideas, and passion for teaming on exciting projects will help craft, build, and drive your future success. Here is just a glimpse of what will keep you engaged.
As a Junior Software Engineer, you will...
Participate in teams to architect and develop innovative applications including advanced signal processing, complex control software, user interfaces, and embedded applications. You will also work with staff and sponsors to conceive, develop, and validate the concepts needed to enable future air and missile defense systems that will be essential to the nation's defense.
Work in a variety of teams to build new applications, algorithms, software, user-interfaces, etc.
Participate in the full software life cycle; defining requirements, architecting processing flow, developing algorithms, integrating with experimental hardware, and testing.
Research and experiment with new programming technologies and explore creative new applications for software technologies.
Collaborate with experts across the field to research novel techniques and solve complex multi-disciplined challenges.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Have a BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Have 3 years of experience in software development/engineering, preferably with experience in object-oriented programming.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.
Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or test events at government or contractor sites.
Can obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting and are able to obtain a final Secret level security 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...
Have an MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Have 5 years of experience in software development/engineering in object-oriented programming
Have demonstrated software architecture development experience in complex sensor systems.
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About Us
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 ;br>
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 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
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.
Minimum Rate
$85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$195,000 Annually
Are you looking for an exciting position in software that enables you to take on a variety of challenges?
Are you searching for a job that allows you to make innovative contributions to national defense?
Are you a creative engineer, who excels at understanding the "big picture"?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a software engineer that will help us develop next generation radar, electronic warfare, and communications technologies for ship, air, ground mobile, and space applications. As a member of the Sensor Modeling and Realtime Software Section within the Sensor Technologies Group, you'll be joining a multi-disciplined team, that is advancing the state-of-the-art. This position provides opportunities to contribute to various teams and collaborate with leading experts from government laboratories and industry to develop new sensing technologies. If you share our passion and excitement for being at the forefront of advanced sensor technologies, we want to talk to you!
Your contributions, creative ideas, and passion for teaming on exciting projects will help craft, build, and drive your future success. Here is just a glimpse of what will keep you engaged.
As a Junior Software Engineer, you will...
Participate in teams to architect and develop innovative applications including advanced signal processing, complex control software, user interfaces, and embedded applications. You will also work with staff and sponsors to conceive, develop, and validate the concepts needed to enable future air and missile defense systems that will be essential to the nation's defense.
Work in a variety of teams to build new applications, algorithms, software, user-interfaces, etc.
Participate in the full software life cycle; defining requirements, architecting processing flow, developing algorithms, integrating with experimental hardware, and testing.
Research and experiment with new programming technologies and explore creative new applications for software technologies.
Collaborate with experts across the field to research novel techniques and solve complex multi-disciplined challenges.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Have a BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Have 3 years of experience in software development/engineering, preferably with experience in object-oriented programming.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.
Are willing and able to travel occasionally to attend meetings or test events at government or contractor sites.
Can obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting and are able to obtain a final Secret level security 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...
Have an MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Have 5 years of experience in software development/engineering in object-oriented programming
Have demonstrated software architecture development experience in complex sensor systems.
#LI-KW1
About Us
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 ;br>
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 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
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.
Minimum Rate
$85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate
$195,000 Annually
Salary : $85,000