mid 10+ yrs Master's · Posted Dec 17, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Assistant Group Supervisor - Robotics Group - Research & Exploratory Development Department based in Laurel, MD. The role typically asks for 10+ years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent.

Level
mid
Location
Laurel, MD
Experience
10+ years
Education
Master's degree
Department
Robotics
Posted
Dec 17, 2025
AI Summary
Mid-level leadership role supervising robotics research teams across control, AI, and human-robot teaming. Requires M.S. in relevant field, 10+ years robotics/AI experience, 3+ years APL or equivalent line leadership, and active Secret clearance. Responsibilities include strategy development, hiring supervisors, mentoring staff, and overseeing technical excellence.

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Job description

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Description

Do you have a passion for building and leading impactful teams?

 

Are you intrigued by the opportunity to accelerate innovation in a world-class robotics research team at APL?

 

Do you want to help lead our pursuit for pioneering research to solve today’s greatest challenges in robotics?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our leadership team within the Robotics Group in the Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Lab’s Research & Exploratory Development Department. The Robotics Group is an interdisciplinary team of researchers inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, advance space exploration, improve healthcare, and address critical challenges facing the nation. Our team seeks to develop and apply knowledge within the areas of robotics control, artificial intelligence, human-robot and robot-robot teaming, and novel robotics. In this position, you will receive mentorship and provide leadership in crafting a strategic research vision, coaching line leaders, and creating an environment of impactful innovation.

 

 

As Assistant Group Supervisor you will...

  • Learn to develop, maintain and communicate a forward-looking group-level strategy that aligns with mission areas across the organization.
  • Hire and develop the group’s front line supervisors, ensuring that the group’s work environment is consistent with APL’s core values.
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