Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about collaborating with experienced engineers to design and develop the next generation of weapon systems? Can you design and deliver cutting-edge guidance and control solutions, and guide…
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you enjoy pushing the limits of computational science for modeling physical systems? Are you excited by the challenge of designing modern electromagnetic and photonic devices—driving the future of co…
Skills: Computational Modeling, Electromagnetics, Photonics, Inverse Design, Python
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Responsibilities:Architect, implement, and manage Splunk infrastructure and solutions.Administer Splunk Enterprise security.Develop and deploy complex Splunk searches.Administer search head clusters, indexer clusters, an…
Skills: Splunk, Software Engineering, Dashboard Design, System Architecture, Software Installation
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$249k–$266k/yr
The Splunk Software Engineer (SWE) designs, develops, maintains, enhances and documents Splunk applications and analytics. Depending upon the role and skill level, the Splunk Engineer may perform all or some subset of th…
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying your system engineering/digital engineering skills to develop solutions for some of our nation’s most pressing challenges? If so, we're looking for someone like you to …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), System Architecture, System Integration
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about applying system engineering principles with emphasis on test and evaluation to support strategic weapon systems? Do you have system integration, system test, model based systems engin…
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you passionate about the resilience of weapon control systems for critical Navy and Air Force capabilities? Do you possess an intimate understanding of the hardware and software components that make up a …
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$100k–$200k/yr
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Do you want to make critical contributions to how the US Navy fights? Are you excited to help shape how the world’s most advanced military systems are employed? Do you enjoy the complexity and challenge…
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
Description Are you experienced with RF systems design, analysis, and development for space and ground segments? Are you a clear thinker with good interpersonal skills, and effective communications skills? If so, we 're …
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$85k–$105k/yr
Description Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and…
Skills: AutoCAD, ESRI GIS, GIS Database Maintenance, Spatial Data Accuracy, Coordinate Systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$110k–$242k/yr
Job Title: Change Management SME - Cloud Solutions Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None T…
Skills: Change Management, Cloud Adoption, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Communication, Process Improvement
Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
$150k–$230k/yr
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
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Skills: Java, Python, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker, Kubernetes
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$230k/yr
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Skills: JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, React, Material UI
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
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Skills: Python, Reverse Engineering, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript
Laurel, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
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Skills: Reverse Engineering, C, C++, Python, Git
Laurel, Maryland, United States • On-site
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The role involves prototyping, integrating, and deploying next-generation software for advanced weapon and missile defense systems. Responsibilities include designing mission-critical software architectures and developing simulations for containerized and high-performance computing environments.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of professional software development experience with strong proficiency in C++ and Python. Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory requirements.
Are you a seasoned software engineer who enjoys building high‑performance systems, working close to the hardware, and solving sophisticated problems with modern tools?
Do you want to apply your experience to challenging problems within national defense?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
The Weapon Systems Engineering group at APL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to prototype, integrate, test, and deploy next‑generation software for advanced weapon and missile defense systems, simulations, and test environments. You’ll work at the intersection of embedded software, large‑scale simulation, and cloud‑native deployment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts. Prior defense experience is not required; experience with real‑time systems, game engines, high‑performance simulations, or systems-of-systems software frameworks is highly relevant.
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you possess...
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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.
Special Working Conditions: Occasional travel to sponsor, contractor, or government facilities for meetings and reviews. Occasional support of test events involving extended hours, travel aboard ships and travel to field sites.
You'll stand out if you have one or more of the following:
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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