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Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Docker, Git, CI/CD and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role: Software Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Laurel, MD
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Visa: Not sponsored
Department: Software Engineering
Posted: May 4, 2026

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Develop web-based user interfaces for military planning tools using TypeScript and React. Collaborate with backend teams, maintain code quality through reviews and testing, and work with Human System Engineers on feature design. Requires BS in Computer Science or equivalent, 3+ years web UI development experience, and ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

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Job description

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Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a group of passionate technical experts within a culture that fosters innovation and teamwork?

Are you looking for an opportunity that will continue to challenge and develop your technical abilities throughout your career?

We're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Web-based User Interface Software Engineer for the Multi-Mission Planning Development Group in the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS). We apply expertise and use sophisticated tools to lead the design, prototyping, development, analysis, evaluation, and transition of advanced mission planning systems for multiple sponsors to support multiple warfighter missions and multi-echelon planning needs in support of revolutionizing the art of defense.

Our software engineers collaborate within and across teams to encourage and support innovation. You will contribute to the development of one or more large codebases that are evolving to leverage modern software techniques to support a wide variety of challenges. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into both software engineering and mission planning while using your skills to design, develop, and test User Interfaces for military planning tools associated with air and missile defense (AMD).

As a Web-based User Interface Software Engineer, you will...

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