About the role#
We are looking for interns to join our team and help tackle complex research, engineering, and analytical challenges. You will work on projects that address national priorities, including cybersecurity, healthcare, social media analysis, and signal and image processing. You will design and develop scalable software systems that use data science, visualization, artificial intelligence, and large language models.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a team to create solutions for national priorities.
- Apply your skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
- Work on software DevOps, signal processing, and mathematics projects.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience with Python, Java, Kotlin, R, JavaScript, MATLAB, or C++/C.
- Interest or experience in AI/ML solutions.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret-level clearance.
- Experience with large data sets, pattern recognition, or statistical analysis is preferred.
- Preferred experience with Git, Maven, or Poetry.
- Preferred experience with web interfaces or frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
- Preferred interest or experience in LLM engineering, such as prompt design, RAG, or agentic frameworks.
Location & details#
- Location: Laurel, Maryland.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a nonprofit research center. It operates as a university affiliated research center. The organization focuses on national security and scientific research. It specializes in prototyping and development for the defense and space manufacturing industry. The laboratory is based in Laurel, Maryland and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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