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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Advanced Networking Technologies Intern

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Laurel, MD, USA$22.60 - $47.95 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
  • Communicate effectively with a team and project manager, including technical writing, presentations, and periodic status reports.
  • Be able to work effectively on a team and independently when needed.
  • Have an interest in networking technologies, software development, and/or communication systems.
  • Be willing to work hands-on in a lab and perform tests and evaluations in lab and field environments.
  • Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
  • Be able to obtain an Interim Top Secret security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret clearance; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Research solutions for secure communications supporting national security or civilian and military healthcare.
  • Design, develop, and test software for user interfaces, network protocols, evaluation tools, and related applications.
  • Develop wired and wireless Internet Protocol network technologies, designs, and architectures.
  • Evaluate operational networks through experimentation, analysis, laboratory and field testing, post-processing data, and presenting findings to sponsors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understand networking technologies, protocols, and hardware such as routers and switches.
  • Have experience inspecting and evaluating network topologies, traffic flows, and packet structures using iPerf, Wireshark, and Nmap.
  • Understand modern software development practices and tools, including version control systems, issue trackers, and test frameworks.
  • Have experience developing in a Linux environment using several of Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, C, and Bash.
  • Have knowledge of wireless technologies such as satellite communications, 5G and beyond cellular communications, or High Frequency radio.
  • Hold an active Top Secret clearance.

About the Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Not-for-profit UARC delivering national security research

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges through technical expertise, prototyping, research and development, and analysis. It uses engineering, simulations, and studies to design prototypes and deliver analyses that support government and partner organizations. Unlike many commercial firms, APL operates as a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins and focuses on mission-oriented research rather than selling finished products. Its goal is to provide practical, thoroughly tested solutions to public-sector customers by performing research, developing prototypes, and offering expert analysis.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1942

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