About the role#
Join the Information Fusion and Artificial Intelligence Group to support critical defense missions. You will work alongside engineers and scientists to develop algorithms that help protect the United States and its allies from air and missile threats. This role focuses on applying technical knowledge to solve complex challenges for US Navy, Missile Defense, and Air Force systems.
What you'll do#
- Research, implement, prototype, and analyze algorithms.
- Apply math, engineering, computer science, and physics to implement distributed algorithms, AI/ML techniques, and data fusion concepts.
- Quantify and document algorithm performance, providing metrics on robustness and confidence.
- Interact with large data sets for training and testing, including cleaning, normalizing, and manipulating data.
- Develop and debug code for multi-user software test beds.
- Create visualizations and documentation to explain complex topics to various audiences.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Fluency in Python or C/C++.
- Ability to translate mathematical concepts into efficient, well-documented code.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date.
- Preferred: Coursework or knowledge in AI/ML or Autonomy.
- Preferred: Experience with edge compute devices, Generative AI, LLMs, or Git version control.
Location & details#
- Location: Laurel, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time 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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