Chief Scientist, Human-Centered Design Group

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Design Thinking

principal machine learning Research Scientist ic · Posted Apr 7, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a principal-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Frontend Development.

Role
Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Department
Design Thinking
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you passionate about leading teams of creative problem solvers, designers, and engineers to collectively solve complex technical challenges?

 

Are you excited to drive the development of innovative technologies and user centered solutions to our nation’s greatest challenges?

 

Would you like to prototype and transition exciting innovations to U.S. warfighters?

 

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

 

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and hardworking technical leader to guide the innovation and technology development activities of APL’s Human-Centered Design Group and assist group leadership with technical guidance, vision, and strategy. The chief scientist will play a major role in ensuring that the group is a leader in its core competencies, and expands strategically into emerging areas. You will also lead and coordinate talent and other resources and capabilities to promote innovation and magnify its impact within AMDS and across the APL enterprise.

 

As a Group Chief Scientist, you will…

 

  • Be primarily responsible for leading and supporting new concept and technology development efforts for a variety of sponsors.
  • Work with Group leadership to assess the technical merit of proposals and project approaches to ensure technical rigor and quality.
  • Inspire and generate innovative solutions to sponsor problems. Work with Program managers to develop business that enables the group’s vision.
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