2025 Internship - Computational Engineering Intern - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Description:

Do you have a fundamental drive and fascination in solving problems of all kinds?

Are you searching for impactful work in the area of computational physics and engineering?

Does making substantial contributions to projects whose applications span from submarines, surface ships, UAVs, aircraft, missiles, to spacecraft sound like a dream job?

Are you a creative person driven by your need to solve new problems? Are you passionate about applying your skills and working with teams to solve truly unique problems?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking interns to help us provide insight to the processes that define the behaviors of physical systems. At APL, you will contribute to exciting projects supporting organizations such as the US Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and NASA. Our team strives to develop, apply, and maintain deep expertise in computational modeling techniques that span length and time scales from submarines to subatomic particles. You will work alongside computational engineers and physicists who have a real passion for working with and developing pioneering computational tools in order to make advancements in the field.

 

As a member of our team...

• Your primary responsibility will be to run computational simulations and perform analyses.
• You will work with and actively collaborate with scientists, engineers, designers, and fabricators on a daily basis.
• You will propose and develop new modeling frameworks for predicting the response of sophisticated systems to conditions including but not limited to mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electromagnetic stimuli.
• You will craft reports and give presentations to communicate results to team members and government partners.

Qualifications:

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or equivalent with demonstrated application of knowledge.
• Have a passion developing physics-based simulations and applying data analysis to solve problems, possibly in support of class projects, graduate research, or during a prior internship.
• Have experience with scientific/engineering programming, analysis, or data science in one or more languages (MATLAB, C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, …) or software commonly used in computational science and engineering.
• Are able to obtain an interim Secret security clearance prior to reporting and can ultimately acquire a full Secret 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…

• Experience in performing large-scale simulations on high performance computing systems.
• Experience using LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, or equivalent advanced finite element analysis software packages.
• Experience using LAMMPS, Quantum Espresso, or other atomistic modeling software.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and contributing to team-based software development.
• Fundamental understanding of the underlying physical phenomena driving material properties.

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 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 www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

 

About Us:

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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, 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:$21.90 HourlyMaximum Rate:$46.45 Hourly