Software Engineer for Autonomous Systems

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Mechanical Engineering

mid operations Systems Engineer ic 2+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Mar 9, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Java, C, Linux, Data Structures and roughly 2+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Work mode
On-site
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Posted
Mar 9, 2026
AI Summary
Develop software for autonomous sensor systems operating in challenging environments. Design full-stack solutions interfacing with innovative sensors, deploy algorithms on low-power hardware, and conduct system analysis and testing. Requires BS in Computer Science/Engineering and 2+ years software development experience with hardware/software systems integration.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you a hands-on engineer that enjoys rapidly developing and fielding groundbreaking solutions for unattended sensors?

 

In the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's (APL) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, we use applied engineering to field tomorrow's groundbreaking solutions for a set of government organizations. Dedicated, passionate, and self-driven multidisciplinary staff work side-by-side in the lab and in the field to build solutions to critically important challenges. The people who work here embrace challenges, adapt to dynamic changing environments, and are continually looking to advance their technical and leadership skills. We employ the groundbreaking research done at APL to field mission ready systems. Our passion for engineering innovative solutions also applies to mentoring and coaching junior staff to continue to strengthen our impactful teams. Are you interested in being a member of our group? Join us at APL, a national leader in scientific research and development, and an employer that prioritizes innovation, impact, and personal development!

 

We are seeking a motivated and creative Software Engineer to apply technical expertise across a broad range of software development skillsets to contribute to the rapid development and fielding of autonomous sensor solutions in some of the most challenging environments around the globe to help our sponsors complete their mission!

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