Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Would you be excited to build communications/networking architectures across hardware/firmware/software boundaries? Are you interested in trying novel, creative, and risky approaches for communications system…
Skills: RF System Design, FPGA Firmware, VHDL, Verilog, Digital Signal Processing
Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States · On-site
Responsibilities As a Software Developer at Sabre Systems, you will employ your talent towards improving the systems used on the United States Navy’s most sophisticated Aircraft. The challenge to continually improv…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, RESTful APIs
Saint Mary's County, Maryland, United States · On-site
Responsibilities As a Software Developer at Sabre Systems, you will employ your talent towards improving the systems used on the United States Navy’s most sophisticated Aircraft. The challenge to continually improv…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL
Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Remote Solely
Residency Requirement: Candidates MUST have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). Sponsorship: This position does not offer any …
Skills: React, Next.js, .NET Framework, ASP.NET Core, Azure Cloud Services
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or de…
Skills: Python, PySpark, AWS Lambdas, AWS Glue, DynamoDB
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$126k–$141k
What You'll Be Doing: Design and code software components, units, and modules to meet product specifications and development schedules for clients/customers. Demonstrate knowledge of one or more platforms and operating s…
Skills: C/C++, Python, Assembly, Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Analysis
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$86k–$138k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Cyber Specifications Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Linthicum, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$204k–$210k/yr
Software Data Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Required Halogen Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer who will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse softwa…
Skills: Software Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Open Stack, Linux, Python
Linthicum, Maryland, United States · On-site
$109k–$204k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Python, TCL, C++, Jenkins, Robot Framework
Linthicum, Maryland, United States · On-site
$109k–$204k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: C++, Linux, Python, Embedded Software Development, Real-time Systems
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$112k–$179k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Senior AI Data Scientist to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Data Scientist on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contra…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Directory Services, Public Key Infrastructure, Virtual Infrastructure, Root Cause Analysis
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · Remote Solely
$115k–$125k/yr
Job Title: Developer (Mid-Level) Back End & Delivery Company: Quotient (A VTG Company) Location: Ft Meade or East Coast Travel: 10% Position Type: Full-Time Employee Type: FTE Compensation Range: $115K-$125K Company Over…
Skills: Java, Python, JavaScript, Vue.js, React
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site
$104k–$166k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Software Data Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Data Scientist on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contract…
Skills: Software Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI/ML Frameworks, Large Language Models (LLMs)
Linthicum, Maryland, United States · On-site
$176k–$282k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Cryptographic Support Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Linthicum, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Definition, DevOps, CI/CD, DoDAF
Linthicum, Maryland, United States · On-site
$186k–$279k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: FPGA Design, FPGA Architecture, Verilog, VHDL, Digital Logic Design
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$55/hr–$80/hr
Job TitleApplication Developer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Python, Software System Design, Linux
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States · On-site
$109k–$204k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: C++, Linux, Python, Embedded Software Development, Real-time Systems
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
Vibrint transforms national security missions through advanced technology, data, and responsible intelligence solutions. Our teams design, secure, and sustain critical capabilities that enable faster, more informed missi…
Skills: Linux Shell Scripting, Python Programming, HPC Integration, Parallel Processing, C/C++ Compilation
Bowie, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$124k–$216k/yr
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms o…
Skills: Python, C#/.NET, Azure AI Ecosystem, Generative AI, Large Language Models
Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$210k–$230k/yr
Legato, LLC recruiters ([email protected]) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Data Scientist in Hanover, MD. Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Salary Range: $210,000-$230,…
Skills: Python, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, ETL Pipelines, Data Visualization
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Design and implement resilient, secure, and adaptive RF communications networks and FPGA firmware for contested environments. Validate prototype performance through MATLAB modeling, simulation, and hardware testing in operational scenarios.
Requires a BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in communications system design and FPGA implementation. Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a Secret security clearance.
Would you be excited to build communications/networking architectures across hardware/firmware/software boundaries?
Are you interested in trying novel, creative, and risky approaches for communications systems to solve and overcome mission critical challenges?
Would you enjoy rapid prototyping of ideas on both novel and deployed RF hardware/systems?
If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking an RF Communications Engineer to contribute to communications system design, implementation, hardware test/evaluation, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and more. As part of our team, you will make critical contributions to both new and legacy communications systems and work on a variety of projects in a fast-paced team environment.
As an RF Communications Engineer, you will ...
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…
You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…
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 https://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 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 [email protected].
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.
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.
Offices: 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, Maryland 20723, US
Based on 1898 listings with disclosed salaries, most software jobs in Maryland pay between $97k–$230k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 2,349 open software positions in Maryland listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Leidos, Peraton, Captivation, General Dynamics Information Technology, GliaCell Technologies, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 901 of the 2349 open software positions offer remote or hybrid work (283 remote, 618 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
