2026 Internship - Software Development - Multi-Mission Planning Development

You meet our minimum qualifications if you:

Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Have experience developing software using one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.

Enjoy solving technical problems and learning new technologies.

Have experience working on team-based academic, research, personal, or extracurricular software projects.

Communicate effectively with teammates, instructors, and technical stakeholders through written and verbal communication.

Are organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Enjoy working collaboratively while also taking initiative on assigned work.

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

You'll stand out if you have one or more of the following:

Are pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience leading academic, research, open-source, or extracurricular software projects.

Previous internship, research, or co-op experience applying software engineering skills to real-world problems.

Experience with Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, automated testing, DevSecOps, or CI/CD pipelines.

Coursework or project experience involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, modeling and simulation, distributed systems, software assurance or data analytics.

Experience building software in collaborative development environments using Agile practices.

An active Final Secret security clearance.

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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers .

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 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 Accessibility@jhuapl.edu .

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.