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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Graduate - Autonomous Systems Computer Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, C4ISR, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18253519?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18253519%2F2027-Graduate-Autonomous-Systems-Computer-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role * Have a B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science * Have relevant experience in the design of embedded systems, autonomous vehicles, or related technologies * Have experience in concept generation, analysis, design, prototyping and testing * Have demonstrated an ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently in small teams while meeting quick turnaround demands * Are willing to work in classified laboratories and can travel to conduct field testing (approximately 15% of your time) * Interact effectively with team members of different experience levels and backgrounds, including leadership of teams and projects * 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 a M.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science * Have demonstrated technical leadership skills * Possess an active DoD Secret clearance ## Description Are you a hands-on engineer that enjoys rapidly developing and fielding groundbreaking solutions for unattended sensors and systems? In the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's (APL) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, we use applied engineering to field tomorrow's groundbreaking solutions for a varied set of government organizations. Dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-driven multidisciplinary staff work side-by-side in the lab and in the field to build solutions to critically important challenges. The people who work here embrace challenges, adapt to dynamic changing environments, and are continually looking to advance their technical and leadership skills. We employ the groundbreaking research done at APL to field mission ready systems. Are you interested in being a member of our group? Join us at APL, a national leader in scientific research and development, and an employer that prioritizes innovation, impact, and personal development! We are seeking Computer Engineers to apply technical expertise with a broad range of skills to contribute to the rapid development and fielding of autonomous sensor solutions in some of the most challenging environments around the globe to help our sponsors complete their mission! As an Autonomous Systems Computer Engineer you will... * Work in engineering teams to develop ruggedized custom sensor systems from concept definition through fielding * Develop and integrate embedded firmware and software for a variety of hardware platforms to interface with hardware, fuse sensor data, control system behaviors, and implement algorithms and autonomy. * Conduct laboratory and field testing to verify requirements are met * Analyze performance of systems through modeling and simulation in support of design * Specify, identify, and integrate commercial, government and custom parts for the rapid development of systems * Document and present detailed designs, analyses and test results to team members, leadership and sponsors ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Agentic AI: building autonomous systems for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100034-agentic-ai-building-autonomous-systems-for-developers) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)