Graduate Defense Software Engineer AI & Planning Tools
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a recent graduate to join A5C and help develop mission planning tools for U.S. armed forces. You will prototype, develop, and transition software enabling warfighters to configure and optimize military systems across multiple services and command levels. Responsibilities include cyber‑hardening software, modeling and simulation, and applying AI to improve performance for Ballistic Missile Defense and related domains. U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
$8k
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$105k
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$132k - $245k
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$120k - $247k
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...organization located in Laurel, MD, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in AI applications. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years... ...developing software solutions for military planning and evolving defense tools. The position requires strong organizational and...- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Software Engineer and AI Practitioner to advance AI-enabled mission planning tools for warfighters and defense planners. You will integrate robust software solutions, learn new AI/ML techniques, and...
$77.6k - $176k
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$204k - $247k
Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Focus) Full-Stack Engineer - Endpoint Snapshots (ES) Team Join... ..., Docker, Nginx, and GitLab CI/CD, planning expansions into cloud-based hosting like AWS. Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Opencode...- ...Participate in Scrum/Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement (as applicable) Skills... ...Power Query, or Python (preferred) Experience with RPA or AI-driven development tools (nice to have) Education/Experience: ~ Bachelors....
$166.9k - $309.9k
...code-extreferSenior Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance RequiredWHAT WE'... ...the future of aerospace, defense, and security solutions.THE WORKTKO... ....#RMSTKO2026Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this... ...cyber software solutions and tools based on mission requirements...Full timeContract workTemporary workWork experience placementCasual workLocal areaFlexible hours$10k
...Work You Do, Any Mission Is Possible Position: Full Stack Software Engineer- AI Infrastructure ***(Active Clearance with a Poly graph... ...professional development. We believe in providing the tools and resources for our team to thrive and excel in their careers...Extra incomeFull time$77.6k - $176k
AI-Powered Cyber Defense Product Sales EngineerThe Opportunity:Join a team delivering next-generation... ...respond to cyber threats. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll serve as the technical lead... ...the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair...Full timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work- ...Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to design, implement, test, and cyber‑harden mission planning software used by U.S. warfighters across multiple defense domains. You will contribute to... ..., learn modeling and simulation tools, and engage with military users...For graduates
$183k - $235k
...ahead of evolving threats. As a Software Engineer supporting the mission suite... ...contributing to technical planning discussions Your work... ...Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as GitLab CI... ...most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges...Full timeImmediate startRemote work
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