Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about working with a collaborative group of dedicated technical professionals to apply systems engineering solutions to challenging problems?

 

Do you want to contribute to work that is crucial to maintaining our national security and strength?

 

We are seeking an intern with an interest in aerospace, systems, or other engineering discipline to leverage their skills on multidisciplinary teams working on a variety of technological innovations in defense and national security applications. You will be joining our diverse team of engineers, scientists, and analysts committed to evaluating the nation’s strategic space systems throughout their lifecycle. We believe in building diverse teams, continually expanding our capabilities, and fostering a work environment that embraces innovation, integrity, trust, and teamwork.

 

As a member of our team you will…

• Work closely with other engineers to provide engineering support that helps the program move through the main phases of the systems engineering life cycle
• Support the development of models and analyses for space segment programs
• Support the development of systems engineering processes that are used throughout the systems engineering life cycle
• Create reports describing the results of analyses to be brief to the senior APL leadership

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other technical field
• Have a strong desire to learn and explore new opportunities within national security space
• Possess strong analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret w/SCI 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.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… 

• Have experience or knowledge of the systems engineering life cycle (from concept to system deployment)
• Have experience or knowledge with analysis tools (STK, MATLAB, AFSIM).
• Have experience with Space Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, and Test Engineering
• Have experience or knowledge of project and configuration management tools (such as GitLab, JIRA, Confluence)

Why work at APL?

 

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 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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

 

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

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.

Minimum Rate

$22.60 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$47.95 Hourly

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