Internship - Software Engineer

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

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

Do you enjoy developing, integrating, deploying, and testing software and database systems?

Are you motivated by directly contributing to our nation’s strategic deterrence capabilities?

If so, APL is looking for someone like you to join the Software Engineering and Data Transformation Group supporting the Strategic Deterrence Mission Area as a Summer Software Engineering Intern!

We are seeking a dynamic, technically curious, and results-oriented software engineer to develop and deploy high-quality, resilient, and scalable software solutions that meet and exceed end user needs. The Software Engineering and Data Transformation Group (KBE), within the Strategic Deterrence Mission Area of the Force Projection Sector, supports the data architecture, collection, processing, and distribution required to evaluate Strategic Weapon Systems.

Our team works across the full software engineering lifecycle in complex security and operational environments, partnering with a variety of sponsors. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement as we solve challenging, mission-driven problems.

As a member of our team you will gain experience...

• Working with commercial and open-source software and technologies.
• Using relational database software, including Microsoft SQL Server.
• Designing, developing and implementing software as a full-stack engineer on a large software development team.
• Engaging in exploratory research into new technologies and aiding us in developing novel software solutions.
• Working closely with other developers, systems engineers, and end users to understand system needs and develop overall solutions that will meet these needs.

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

• Are pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or other related discipline.
• Have a strong desire to learn and explore new software development technologies.
• Possess strong analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Have prior programming experience.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are able to obtain a Secret security 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.

• Application development and GUIs.
• Higher level programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
• Client-side technologies (e.g., Java script, React).
• Development frameworks (e.g., .NET).
• Databases.
• Agile and scrum software development principles.
• Software project and configuration management tools to perform issue tracking, automated unit testing, continuous integration / Dev Ops (such as Git Lab, Team City, Jenkins), and version control tools (e.g., Git).

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.

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