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2025 Internship – Mechanical/Software Engineer – Shipboard Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Job Description

Description

Are you interested in solving critical challenges for the United States Navy and Air Force?

 

Do you love the idea of working with large, complex mechanical systems and their associated software? Does the challenge of processing and analyzing real-world data from U.S. submarines excite you? Would you love to create and validate physics-based simulations of thermofluids problems?

 

If you are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar major, and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

 

We are seeking an intern ready to embrace challenges associated with simulating complex real-world system behavior in MATLAB/Simulink. The ideal candidate will also have interest and experience in fluid dynamics analysis, whether in the laboratory or through coursework. Experience with writing MATLAB code and performing simulations is helpful, but you will also be learning and developing new skills in this role.

 

A willingness to learn and embrace change is essential!

 

As a member of our team...

  • Your primary responsibility will be to perform physics-based modeling in MATLAB/Simulink and similar tools. We will provide existing code for you to learn, review, and improve upon.
  • You will implement coding best-practices specific to Simulink environments, using guidelines provided by the team and alongside an experienced mentor.
  • You will develop post-processing utilities in MATLAB to plot the results of your physics-based simulation against real-world data to validate the accuracy and completeness of the simulation.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

  • Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Have a passion for Fluid Dynamics as demonstrated in either a laboratory setting or through coursework, and have some experience coding in MATLAB.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… 

  • Have significant experience in MATLAB/Simulink through coursework or a prior internship.
  • Have experience developing thermofluid simulations of complex systems, and/or experience with developing data analysis and visualization scripts.

Why work at APL?

 

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 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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.


About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

 

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.


Minimum Rate

$21.90 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$46.45 Hourly

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