Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects? Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you? If so, we're looking for s…
Skills: C++, C, Python, Embedded systems, Test automation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Passionate about developing software and modeling complex phenomena? Enjoy collaborating with internal and external partners to understand their needs and help solve their problems? If so, we're looking for s…
Skills: C++, Modeling and simulation, Software engineering, Git, CMake
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying your analytical skills to help defend our nation against air and missile threats? Are you looking to work in a challenging, collaborative, and rewarding environment? If so, w…
Skills: Systems analysis, Python, MATLAB, Modeling and simulation, Data visualization
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Our elite team of reverse engineers is growing and we need more hardware experts who love to understand the inner workings of embedded systems! We strive to foster an innovative and collaborative team environ…
Skills: Hardware reverse engineering, Embedded systems, Vulnerability research, Exploit development, Oscilloscopes
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about reverse engineering low-level software and/or hardware and developing sophisticated cyber tools? Do you love building cyber capabilities that move from concept to operational deployme…
Skills: Reverse engineering, Offensive cyber development, Firmware analysis, Software vulnerability research, Assembly
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you searching for impactful work in developing innovative constrained environment cyber capabilities that enable the U.S. to prevail against asymmetric threats? Do you thrive when solving complex technica…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Software development, Linux, Networking tools, Wireless systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$150k–$230k/yr
🔒 Clearance & Citizenship Requirements This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Candidates who do not currently hold these credentials will not be consid…
Skills: Splunk Administration, Linux Systems Administration, TS/SCI Clearance, Full Scope Polygraph, Splunk Architecture
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about building AI-enabled capabilities that accelerate reverse engineering and vulnerability research? Do you want to design systems that can reason, plan, use tools, and rapidly demonstrat…
Skills: Reverse engineering, Vulnerability research, Agentic AI, Software debugging, Static analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$230k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who is rea…
Skills: JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, React, Material UI
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal DevOps / Software Engineer who is re…
Skills: Java, Python, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker, Kubernetes
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your technical skills to solve complex, real-world problems? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! Our team is in need of detail-orie…
Skills: Systems engineering, Cybersecurity, Technical leadership, Project management, Requirements analysis
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects? Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you? If so, we're looking for s…
Skills: C++, C, Python, Embedded systems, Test automation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior Reverse Engineer / CNO Developer who is…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, C, C++, Python, Git
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior Software Engineer / Reverse Engineer wh…
Skills: Python, Reverse Engineering, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Dev…
Skills: Software Engineering, AI-Assisted IDE Tooling, LLM-Powered Developer Tools, Agentic AI Frameworks, VS Code Extensions
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$170k–$230k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Cloud Infrastructure Architect who is ready fo…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Modernization, VPC Design
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer who is …
Skills: Python, Javascript, Typescript, React, Big Data
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Full Stack Developer who is ready for a new ch…
Skills: Python, JavaScript, Linux, Git, Full-Stack Development
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior CNO NetDev Developer who is ready for a…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, C, C++, Python, Assembly
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior Reverse Engineer who is ready for a new…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Software Development, Analytical Skills, Hacking Methodologies, Networking Technologies
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Develop and automate test infrastructure solutions for real-time aerospace software and embedded systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, and test emulations while maintaining continuous integration and testbed systems.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years of experience in embedded systems and test development. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and possess expertise in C++, C, and Python.
Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects?
Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking a software developer to help us craft test and test automation software for NASA, National Security Space/Department of War and other organizations. As a member of our team, you will develop novel solutions and new technologies across numerous projects and embedded real-time systems. You will work with teams of engineers and scientists passionate about innovation and driven to make a real difference. We strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth and a balanced life, and encourages a wide range of ideas.
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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
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