2023 Internship - Embedded Prototyping Engineer
Are you self-motivated, ready to tackle some of the vital challenges facing our nation?
Are you passionate about working with collaborative and dedicated teams to move ideas to prototypes and to solve signal processing challenges with real impact?
If you are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics and are interested in applying embedded systems or signal processing skills to solve national security problems with hardware prototypes, we’d love to have you join our team!
We are seeking inquisitive engineers to work with our team and take problems from algorithm to fielded prototypes in areas of contested navigation, hypersonic re-entry, and long-range missile technologies. You will join a team with experts in navigation, signal processing, digital design, and hardware design, and contribute embedded development skills to investigate and solve real design challenges, continuously improving on the state of the art.
As an embedded prototyping intern, you will...
- Leverage various embedded technologies including FPGAs and microcontrollers to integrate sensors such as radio navigation receivers, software defined radios, or inertial measurement units (IMUs)
- Implement sophisticated signal processing algorithms for various types of communication, telemetry, and radio navigation signals
- Make meaningful contributions as you deploy your algorithms and concepts to prototype systems
- Collaborate to test and demonstrate systems in live field tests
You will meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…
- Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar degrees with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Are proficient in C, C++, or VHDL
- Have strong communication skills and effectively connect with technical team members and leaders
- Are passionate about and capable of learning new technologies and working with embedded systems
- Are collaborative and able to work effectively in small, multi-disciplinary teams
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain Final Secret level security 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
- Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have…
- Are knowledgeable in linear, discrete signal and random signal systems
- Have knowledge in the fields of RF communications and digital signal processing (DSP), or communications engineering
- Have experience with Matlab or Python
- Have experience implementing algorithms with hardware platforms or embedded systems
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.