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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Graduate - Developer - Cyber-Physical Systems - **Company:** Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Stores, Linux, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Network Forensics, Cyber-physical Systems, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Wireless Networks, Agentic-AI, Containerization, Information Technology, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/2027-graduate-developer-cyber-physical-systems-laurel-md--fc96860b-b492-42be-9d94-15e3ab68b34b ## About the Role Cyber-Physical, Military Intelligence, Cyber-Physical, Surveillance, Analysis Skills, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Computer Security, Operational Support, Cloud Computing, Field Trials, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. * Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages such as C, C++, or Python. * Hands-on experience developing and/or evaluating software through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, or other technical activities. * Demonstrated initiative and ability to rapidly learn new technologies, independently tackle unfamiliar problems, and apply fundamental principles to solve hard problems. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, communicate technical ideas clearly, contribute to team success, and work across multidisciplinary technical teams * Are able to obtain Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI 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... * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline. * Hands-on experience developing autonomous or uncrewed platforms, command-and-control systems, sensing and surveillance technologies, IoT devices, wired or wireless networking infrastructure, or other software-defined systems. * Experience applying AI/ML, including agentic AI, to automate complex engineering or other technical workflows. * Experience with network traffic analysis, protocol discovery, interface mapping, system behavior analysis, or characterization of unfamiliar systems and their dependencies. * Experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, exploit development, or static and dynamic analysis of software/firmware. * Familiarity with modern software infrastructure such as Linux, containers, container management, cloud computing, and/or edge computing. ## Description Have you considered the military and intelligence capabilities enabled by the proliferation of low-cost sensing, advanced computing, and precision control technologies? Are you interested in developing and defeating systems built around these technologies to solve real-world challenges? Looking for a place where you can learn quickly, try new ideas, work with talented teammates, and see the things you build make a real difference? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! The Cyber-Physical Systems Development Group is seeking engineers and developers to build advanced capabilities that address some of the toughest threats to our national security. Our group focuses on technologies that sense, analyze, plan, communicate, and operate in the real world, including surveillance systems and uncrewed platforms. As these technologies become more pervasive and interconnected, they create new sources of intelligence as well as new vulnerabilities that can be leveraged to support national security operations. Our goal is to develop capabilities that work in the real world and help U.S. operators understand, access, disrupt, and exploit these systems to gain decisive advantage. As a member of our team, you will perform some or all of these responsibilities... * Build software that integrates systems of sensors, edge computing devices, cloud computing resources, autonomous platforms, and/or other real-world systems. * Participate in laboratory and field testing to evaluate and improve system performance based on results. * Develop tools to analyze and exploit cyber-physical systems through their embedded software, onboard models, data repositories, network communications, and other digital components. * Explore, learn, and apply technologies such as machine learning, agentic AI, autonomous systems, embedded programming, containerization, distributed computing, etc. * Communicate technical results through documentation, demonstrations, code reviews, team discussions, and sponsor presentations.