Associate Software Engineer
Talentify · United States ·
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Salary
- USD 85,000 – 195,000 / year
Talentify · United States ·
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · United States
Associate Software Engineer at Johns Hopkins APL building secure backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for National Security Space operations in a TS/SCI classified environment. Work centers on DevSecOps, cloud-native containerized systems (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and distributed messaging, with mentorship from senior engineers.
Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and want hands‑on experience with cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, and distributed systems?
Are you eager to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to secure, reliable software with real‑world mission impact?
We are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain critical software that supports National Security Space operations in a TS/SCI environment. You will work on scalable, secure, and observable systems for space‑domain applications such as command‑and‑control, data processing, mission planning, and multi‑domain integration tools. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering skills while contributing to some of the toughest problems faced by our sponsors.
The role emphasizes DevSecOps practices, cloud‑native architectures, and secure development/deployment in classified environments. You will work on distributed systems where reliability, security, performance, and auditability are essential, and you will receive mentorship from senior engineers throughout the process.
This is a high‑impact role that offers hands‑on experience building resilient software directly supporting space‑superiority missions in a secure, forward‑leaning development environment. You will grow your technical expertise while working alongside seasoned engineers dedicated to national security.
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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
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 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 [email protected].
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 $85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate $195,000 Annually
This is a high‑impact role that offers hands‑on experience building resilient software directly supporting space‑superiority missions in a secure, forward‑leaning development environment. You will grow your technical expertise while working alongside seasoned engineers dedicated to national security.
Do you enjoy solving challenging problems and want hands‑on experience with cloud‑native technologies, DevSecOps, and distributed systems?
Are you eager to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to secure, reliable software with real‑world mission impact?
We are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain critical software that supports National Security Space operations in a TS/SCI environment. You will work on scalable, secure, and observable systems for space‑domain applications such as command‑and‑control, data processing, mission planning, and multi‑domain integration tools. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering skills while contributing to some of the toughest problems faced by our sponsors.
The role emphasizes DevSecOps practices, cloud‑native architectures, and secure development/deployment in classified environments. You will work on distributed systems where reliability, security, performance, and auditability are essential, and you will receive mentorship from senior engineers throughout the process.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States