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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 months ago

2026 Internship - Systems and Operations Research & Analysis

Laurel, Maryland

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Start in 2026

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to tackling critical defense and security challenges. They are seeking an intern to support research and analysis efforts related to undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare, contributing to the US Navy's Sea Control mission.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate concepts and tactics for operating undersea warfare (USW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platforms and sensors

Work with analysis teams and systems experts to evaluate and optimize performance and effectiveness for USW and ASW systems

Evaluate factors such as system performance, logistic requirements, costs, and operational utility for potential concepts of operations

Document results in formal reports and annotated briefs for delivery to Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors

Qualification

MATLABPythonRData analysisTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Are pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics or in any quantitative science or engineering discipline

Are analytically skilled and have experience analyzing natural or synthetic systems or large data sets quantitatively with MATLAB, Python, R, or similar analysis development tools

Have initiative, motivation, flexibility, and interest in working in a team environment

Have a passion for discovering insightful relationships in complex data and complex system structures

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

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

Have a Bachelor's Degree and are pursuing a Master's or Doctoral Degree in mathematics or any relevant quantitative science, engineering, or other technical discipline

Have demonstrated understanding of features and patterns of data that identify the characteristics and behaviors of systems or their components, or understanding of ways to translate operational needs into critical system performance measures and requirements

Have a current Secret or higher level security clearance

Benefits

Generous 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

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