2026 Graduate – Hypersonic and Reentry System Development and Prototyping
Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Aerospace Engineering
About this role
Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a intern-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with C++, C, System Design.
- Role
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Department
- Aerospace Engineering
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
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Job description
from Johns Hopkins APL careersDo you want to become an expert in hypersonic and reentry system design and prototyping?
Do you want to make contributions that accelerate the readiness of our Nation’s defenses to support next generation hypersonic and reentry systems?
If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics and want to collaborate with our team to analyze, develop, and prototype hypersonic and reentry systems, we’d love to have you join us!
We are seeking an engineer to help us analyze, develop and prototype next generation reentry systems, hypersonic vehicles, and enabling technologies to advance our Nation's premier strategic weapons systems. As a member of our team, you’ll make critical contributions to develop these next generation systems, ensuring the enduring effectiveness of our Nation’s strategic deterrent. You will be joining a collaborative team of engineers who work together to provide impactful solutions to system level objectives and challenges. We are passionate about innovation and committed to providing engaging, challenging work along with supporting continued learning and development.
As a member of the Concept Development and Prototyping Team you will…
- Support design and analysis efforts of next generation reentry vehicles and/or their subsystems through Design, Build, and Test