AI/ML Algorithm Researcher for Defense Systems
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks researchers to contribute to AI/ML and data fusion initiatives. You will work with engineers and scientists on DoD mission-critical algorithms, handling end-to-end development, evaluation, and deployment support. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, possess ML/data science experience (2+ years or strong coursework), and are proficient in Python or MATLAB. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
$105k
Do you have experience developing AI/ML algorithms OR a graduate-level research background in data fusion and/or distributed control? Do you thrive in... ...in the development and fielding of algorithms for defense systems? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Computer...SuggestedTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$85.3k
...being at the forefront of research for infectious diseases... ...(e.g., predictive algorithms, ensemble methods, advanced... ...with a computational/AI focus, we'd love to have... ...health or biological systems and a track record of peer... ...nation's most critical defense, security, space and...SuggestedTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$85.3k
...Graduate - Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Are you searching... ...systems, and AI-enabled decision making... ...advanced autonomy algorithms and pipelines on resource... ..., software, and AI/ML disciplines to... ...'s most critical defense, security, space and...SuggestedTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...to join multidisciplinary teams supporting defense and national security applications. You will contribute to model and algorithm selection, experimentation, and results presentation... ..., processing, and analysis to evaluate system performance. Applicants must be eligible for...SuggestedInterim role
- ...Laboratory (APL) is seeking a PhD graduate with strong ML/AI expertise to support multi-disciplinary teams in defense and national security applications. You will... ...analysis to evaluate performance of strategic systems throughout their lifecycle, collaborating with engineers...Suggested
$104k - $166k
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Description Are you a technical leader, researcher, and cyber capability... ...reverse engineers with AI tooling disassemble processor... ...analyze and reverse engineer systems, uncover security vulnerabilities... ...to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges...Temporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
Description Are you passionate about research, discovery, and exploring... ...push the boundaries of cyber defense? Are you excited about... ...a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software... ...matters. Have knowledge of AI/ML, Agentic AI, and/or AI-enabled...Temporary workWork experience placementInterim roleInternshipLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
Are you a creative researcher who loves to imagine new solutions to complex... ...to dive deep into embedded systems, discover vulnerabilities, and... ...particularly applying AI systems to reverse engineering... ...to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges...Temporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...APL) in Laurel, MD, seeks motivated cybersecurity researchers with a passion for vulnerability research,... ...and government decision makers. You will join the Systems Exploitation team, collaborating with experts across AI, biotechnology, space #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins...
- ...Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems to advance autonomy in mission-driven environments. We... ...collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and AI/ML teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Johns Hopkins University...
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$150k - $250k
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...to understand what sensing systems observe in complex real-world... ...signature modeling.Develop algorithms for optical propagation, radiometry... ...developers, mathematicians, AI/ML researchers, and systems engineers to... ...our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science...Temporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$69.4k - $158k
AI and ML Research ScientistThe Opportunity:As an analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a... ...partnering across engineering and research groups to mature algorithms, define interfaces, and harden training or inference pipelines...Full timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work- Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking motivated researchers to innovate in embedded systems reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis. You will explore software, firmware, and hardware platforms and craft exploits for bespoke embedded devices. Join...Interim role
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Mid Operations Research Systems Analyst / 16 AF CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS/SCI with Poly Education: BA/BS Experience: 6+ years Salary... ...and implementation to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and national mission partners (NMPs). Assists Air...Full timeTemporary workRemote workFlexible hours$10k
...you work with. ARSIEM is currently looking for an Embedded System Researcher 3 . The position will support one of our Government clients in... ...protected class. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing...$82.05 - $111.11 per hour
Wyetech is seeking an experienced AI Analyst in Laurel, Maryland, to conduct research and development for cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Machine Learning and Machine Translation, combined with a strong educational background...Hourly pay- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking researchers and engineers to join the Capabilities Development Group (QCC) focusing on cyber defense. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop novel tools and apply threat intelligence to...
$105k
...Computational Geospace Modeling Research Scientist to conduct research combining... ...-ionosphere-thermosphere system Develop scientific software, numerical algorithms, and computational infrastructure... ...to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges...- Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks researchers to push the boundaries of cyber defense. You will join APL’s Capabilities Development Group (QCC) to develop novel tools with multidisciplinary teams of cyber and software engineers, leveraging threat intelligence...
$145.92k - $191.05k
...latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers... ...modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99... ...: We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to join a cross-functional team...Permanent employmentContract workWork at officeRemote work$90k - $110k
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...Key Responsibilities: Learn and perform research on electrochemical cells and their component... ...visualizing experimental data to draw defensible conclusions Clear technical... ...Manager Company Description ION Storage Systems is commercializing breakthrough solid-state...Permanent employmentFull timeInternship- ...Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Staff researcher and cyber capability developer to tackle challenging reverse... ..., applying your PhD knowledge to hardware/software protection, AI tooling, and firmware analysis, while potentially #J-18808-...
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