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Senior C++ Software Engineer for Defense AI & Simulations

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments, with emphasis on modular design, performance, and documentation.

You will contribute to multi-mission planning and simulation tools, mentor teammates, and participate in code reviews, CI/CD, and software pipelines, with eligibility for security clearance and a commitment to

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Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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