Electrical Hardware Engineer
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Electrical Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Electrical Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersAre you a hands-on engineer that enjoys developing and fielding groundbreaking autonomous systems and capabilities?
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 an electrical hardware engineer with a strong technical background in circuit design to help us rapidly field autonomous sensor systems. You will support the development of systems that collect information in some of the most austere environments around the globe to help our partners complete their mission. You will demonstrate technical expertise by contributing to critical system development and experimental efforts.