2026 PhD Graduate - Miniature Device Technologies Electrical and Computer Engineering

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Electrical Engineering

junior software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic Phd's · Posted Nov 10, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Configuration Management, Automation, Embedded Systems. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Department
Electrical Engineering
Posted
Nov 10, 2025
AI Summary
Develop custom microelectronic solutions including analog/RF/digital circuit design, PCB design, embedded software, and FPGA work. Requires PhD in electrical/computer engineering with experience in ASIC design tools, RF circuits, or high-speed digital design. Must obtain TS/SCI security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
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Job description

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Description

Do you want to apply your Graduate level experiences to solve hard problems with real-world applications?

Do you love building and prototyping robust microelectronic systems?

Are you passionate about working with collaborative and dedicated teams to move ideas to prototypes and solving technical challenges with real impact?


If you are graduating with a PhD in electrical and/or computer engineering and want to work developing custom microelectronic solutions, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

The Miniature Device Technologies Group develops highly customized tools and techniques required to carry out missions around the globe. We are seeking recent college graduates to help us demonstrate new and creative concepts, continuously improving on the state of the art. Whether it be a quick reaction need from the field or the long-term development of a new capability, you will join a creative, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team to work hand in hand with our government sponsors to conceive and realize solutions to their most challenging problems. We leverage multiple engineering fields in digital/analog/RF integrated circuit design, printed circuit board (PCB) design, embedded software, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), signal processing, algorithm development/implementation, automated test and evaluation, and more to create ultra-small, low-power solutions that exceed comparable commercial alternatives. 

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