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Graduate - Engineer​/Scientist - Communication Systems

Listing for: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Computer Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 165000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 165000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: 2027 Graduate - Engineer/Scientist - Communication Systems

Do you have interest in network and communications engineering?

Are you searching for meaningful work to solve critical communications challenges involving the defense of the US?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree and want to work in developing solutions for networking challenges, we would love to have you join our team!

We are seeking multiple Networking and Software Engineers eager to learn new skills as you join a hardworking multi-disciplinary team responsible for problem solving, designing, and prototyping solutions to provide access to real-time information for our government sponsors. Our team advances the state of the art in networking through systems engineering research, design, analysis, experimentation, and rapid prototyping of wired, wireless, virtual, and space-based communication networks and technology!

Our work helps ensure that military personnel, first responders, and government agencies can communicate when it matters most, even in contested, degraded, or denied environments. Throughout a career with our team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your technical domain expertise, gain knowledge in adjacent areas, and make contributions to solve real-world challenges.

As a member of our team, you may:

  • Research solutions and engineering cutting‑edge secure communications and networking technologies in support of national security missions.
  • Design, develop, and test software as part of user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and more.
  • Explore applications of artificial intelligence to networking, communications, and autonomous systems.
  • Develop wired and wireless network technology, designs, and architectures.
  • Evaluate operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory and field testing, and delivering actionable recommendations that shape the design, performance, and resilience for our sponsor networks.

New engineers are paired with experienced mentors and have opportunities for technical training, conference participation, and hands‑on experimentation from the beginning of their careers. We strive to cultivate an environment of collaboration, innovation and application… and we would love to have you on our team!

Qualifications

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

  • Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical degree
  • Have experience developing software in languages such as Python, C++, Go, Rust or others.
  • Can work effectively both independently and in teams and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Meet at least two of the following criteria:
    • Exposure to fundamentals of networking, including the TCP/IP stack and basic behaviors of the protocols involved.
    • Understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and software best practices.
    • Experience in communications systems, modeling and simulation, evaluation or developmental testing.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and are ultimately able to 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.

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

  • Have demonstrated curiosity for networking technologies through coursework, research, internships, personal projects, clubs, or competitions.
  • Have knowledge of computer network technologies including:
    • An understanding of networking…
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