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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 Internship - Engineering/Science - Signals Exploitation Systems

Laurel, Maryland

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Start in 2026

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to support the development of electromagnetic sensors for special operations and intelligence communities, focusing on algorithm development, hardware design, and software solutions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development of new algorithmic possibilities by assisting in the brainstorming, prototyping, implementation, and/or optimization

Assist in the development of portable communication devices and miniature wireless systems through board-level circuit design and integration of analog/RF and high-speed digital components, commercially available chipsets, and embedded processors

Work with a small team of developers to design, implement, and test software solutions for advanced RF exploitation and communication applications

Support evaluation, testing, and debugging of prototype and deliverable devices through lab and field testing

Contribute to design reviews, system integration, technical reports and informal memoranda, and presentation of work to sponsors and the technical community

Qualification

C/C++/C#/Java/PythonRF hardware designFPGA designDigital Signal ProcessingWeb/Android developmentTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in fields related to computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Have experience developing applications using at least one of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Matlab

Are passionate about and capable of learning new technologies and test methods

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

Preferred

Experience with or knowledge of RF hardware design and related test equipment

Knowledge of Digital Signal processing

Experience with FPGA design

Exposure to Web/Android development

Willingness to work on quick-reaction projects with a short turn-around time

Benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942