Description Are you excited by the challenge of developing ground breaking software for the Navy’s next-generation maritime platforms? Do you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation meets real-world impact? If so, we want you on our team! At APL, we are looking for a hard-working and driven Software Engineer to join our Ocean Systems and Engineering Group. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and prototyping software solutions that power the Navy’s uncrewed maritime systems. From advanced navigation and command-and-control to environmental sensing and autonomy, your work will directly contribute to the readiness and effectiveness of critical platforms. You’ll be part of a dynamic team of engineers who embrace agile development, rapid prototyping, and bold problem-solving to drive innovation in the maritime domain. If you’re eager to push the limits of what’s possible and make a tangible impact on national security, we’d love to hear from you! As a Software Engineer for Submarine and Autonomous Systems you will... Perform software engineering for both submarine systems and unmanned platforms. This is to include requirements development, object-oriented design, agile software development, laboratory system integration and testing, and field testing. Install and configure critical shipboard systems. This may include unique opportunities to ride US Navy ships in support of system sea trials and crew training. Propose and develop innovative ways to apply ground breaking technologies to extend the capabilities and performance of existing naval systems. Document software development activities and test results. Prepare for and conduct periodic design reviews, as well as technical reports and other briefing materials for presentations to all levels of staff and government agencies. Qualifications You meet our minimum requirements for the job if you... Possess a B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Have 3+ years of software development expertise working with Java, C++, and/or C#. Are highly skilled in a breadth of software development knowledge. Have excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and oral communication skills. Are able to work within the government infrastructure and address leadership roles in a diverse environment of contractors, government, and user staff. Are willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top 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 an M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Have 5+ years of experience working with software development and in distributed systems development. Have familiarity with systems programming in Linux environments with embedded programming principles and real-time software development expertise. Have experience in Linux system administration and network architecture. Have experience leading software development projects, including planning, execution, and delivering outcomes within scope. Already hold an active Top Secret security clearance. 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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us 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 of perspectives, 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 $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $230,000 Annually