Are you searching for impactful, hands-on work at the forefront of robotics, autonomous systems, and AI-enabled decision making? Are you interested in advancing state-of-the-art autonomy through applied research and experimentation? Are you excited to work on mission-driven problems that require both technical depth and system-level thinking? We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Robotics and Autonomous Systems to join the Tailored Autonomous Systems Group (QPJ). This role is intended for recent PhD graduates who want to apply advanced research to …

Do you love developing creative solutions to challenging problems? Are you passionate about using innovation and advanced technologies to solve to some of our country’s critical challenges? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking innovative and highly talented PhD Graduate candidates to join our group, which specializes in advanced research and program of record activities for rapid capability advancements. In particular, you will conduct systems analysis, identify gaps, and develop …

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of research for infectious diseases, biology, and public health? Are you excited about AI‑enabled detection, surveillance, and mitigation of emerging biological threats? Do you have experience applying machine‑learning models (e.g., predictive algorithms, ensemble methods, advanced pathogen simulation techniques, etc.) to tackle some of the most complex biothreat challenges facing the Nation? Do you thrive when working with interdisciplinary teams that blend computational science, public health, and biological sciences? If you are graduating …

Research Engineer – Mission Planning & Artificial Intelligence (Ph.D.) Apply Your Research to Advance National Defense Are you ready to apply your Ph.D. research to some of the nation’s most challenging engineering problems? Do you want your work to influence the next generation of mission planning technologies that help the U.S. Armed Forces make informed decisions in complex operational environments? Are you excited to combine your expertise in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, modeling and simulation, or artificial intelligence with …

Are you interested in researching, developing, and analyzing innovative ways to produce impactful information from many different types of sensors and sources of data? Would you like to advance your ideas from concept to prototype to field testing on US military ships, aircraft, satellites, and ground systems? Would you enjoy developing advanced capabilities that will be used by US military personnel to achieve their missions in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting? If so, and if you are graduating with a …

Do you love innovating concepts for next generation engineering systems? Do you enjoy transitioning technology developments from science and technology (S&T) programs to acquisition programs? If you are graduating with a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics we’re looking for someone like you to join the Electronic Warfare Advanced Development Group at APL! We are seeking to develop the next generation of Electronic Warfare Specialists to pioneer the future of …

Are you looking for exciting opportunities to help determine how to best defend the United States, our armed forces, and our allies from all forms of air and missle threats? Do you love to study something and find ways to make it better? If you are graduating with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Mathematics, or similar degrees and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment to solve challenging technical national security problems, we’d love to …

If you are graduating with a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related STEM field, we have an opportunity for you! With a doctoral degree, you are a cultivated leader in your chosen field and we need your technical leadership. As a member of the Flight Systems Performance Group, you will gain experience in system-level test and evaluation of various flight systems and also get involved in the development of the next generation strategic missile systems and …

Are you excited by the challenge of performing modeling and simulation and analysis on complex weapon systems in support of the U.S. Navy? Do you have a strong desire to work with data from operational U.S. submarines to understand performance and develop and validate physics-based models? We are seeking a PhD in Mechanical Engineering ready to embrace challenges associated with simulating and analyzing complex submarine missile launcher systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation and expertise in fluid …