2026 Graduate - Engineer / Scientist / Analyst - Communications Systems

Overview

2026 Graduate - Engineer / Scientist / Analyst - Communications Systems at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).

Description

Are you passionate about developing resilient and robust nuclear command and communications concepts into effective solutions to defend our nation against global threats? Are you eager to seek and build operational solutions for National Defense challenges using innovative technologies? If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or other related technical degree and want to develop innovative solutions for strategic communications, we'd love to have you join our team. The Nuclear Command Communications Systems Group (QKR) is a broad group of RF communications, systems engineers, computer scientists, systems analysts, data analysts, mathematicians, physicists and technical leaders. We apply innovative solutions to real-world National Defense challenges, leverage analytical proficiencies to collect and characterize real-world Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system performance, and develop, execute, and evaluate stressing system scenarios through robust and sophisticated modeling and simulation. We are seeking dedicated engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and analysts who are motivated to apply acquired skills and knowledge, learn new techniques and processes, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team responsible for solving complex problems that are crucial to the defense of our nation.

Responsibilities

• Researching solutions for secure, robust, and resilient strategic communications to support crucial missions of national security.
• Developing SysML models of critical NC3 nodes with related mission activities to perform system-of-system analysis.
• Designing, developing, and testing next-generation resilient networks using modern and innovative technology solutions.
• Designing, developing modeling and simulation software or related tools to perform mission engineering studies.
• Evaluating operational scenarios through modeling and simulation, data analysis, and laboratory testing.
• Participating in field testing activities, collecting and post-processing data, analyzing results and presenting findings to sponsors.
• Performing performance evaluations on communications hardware for strategic assets such as bombers, submarines, and launch control facilities.

Qualifications

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) pursues defense, security, space and science challenges with world-class expertise. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture, opportunities for growth, and strong work–life balance. APL is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. For more career opportunities, visit the APL Careers page.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. APL provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

Pay range : $85,000.00 to $155,000.00 per year. The final offer is based on skills and experience. Salaried employees working less than 40 hours per week will have their annual salary prorated. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy. Benefits include retirement plans, paid time off, medical / dental / vision / life insurance, short / long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and development opportunities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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