2025 Internship - Applied Technologies & Threat Engineering

Would like to be part of a team that is revolutionizing modern warfare and pushing the boundaries in the art of the possible?

Do you want to become an expert in adversary system capabilities and advanced technologies for defense applications against those adversary weapons?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related degrees, and a looking for internship opportunities to work on challenging technical problems, we would love to have you join our team.

Our group works on some of the most difficult and influential problems in the Department of Defense (DoD) - how to defend our military and homeland through deep knowledge of the foreign threat as well as the subject matter expertise and curiosity to figure out how to defeat them through High Power Microwave (HPM), High Energy Laser (HEL), Electronic Warfare (EW), and more.

We are seeking highly motivated students to help us understand and develop models and simulations for adversary missile systems, as well as for US non-kinetic technology. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who are subject matter experts in this area, and develop, test, and analyze various advanced technologies for missile defense. This team also provides insights to the Air and Missile Defense Sector about adversary weapons as we develop innovative defenses to defend the US homeland, allies, and troops overseas.

We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and commitment to the mission of Revolutionizing the Art of Defense. Our team values of Courageous Curiosity, Enthusiastic Empathy, and Inspired Improvement help grow our capabilities based on a solid foundation of teamwork and cooperation.

Your primary responsibilities could include:

• Develop and use models and simulations of adversary systems, characterizing their performance
• Understand foreign missile systems to the level that you can help design, develop, test, and evaluate defeat mechanisms for those threats
• Analyzing system level performance against threat missile systems, including developing novel concepts for the employment of these capabilities
• Develop and test High Power Microwave weapons to defend against threat missile systems

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related degrees, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Experience with programming language such as MATLAB, Python, C, C++, Java, or similar
• Have demonstrated analytical skills
• Can effectively communicate ideas and results
• Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of one or more of: flight mechanics, propulsion, Guidance Navigation and Control, or physics based modeling
• Are skilled in and/or have knowledge of one or more of: RF board design, antenna design, RF propagation, RF system design, RF testing, and HPM system design
• Have a final Secret security clearance

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.