Network Software Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab · United States ·
- Category
- Software engineering
- Salary
- USD 100,000 – 245,000 / year
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab · United States ·
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States
Design, develop, integrate, and test communications and network software — protocol implementations, network services, and distributed systems — supporting U.S. Government national-security missions in degraded or contested environments. Core stack: Linux, C/C++/Python/Rust/BASH, TCP/IP networking, and packet-analysis tools, with a TS/SCI-eligible clearance required.
Do you love to develop creative and impactful communications and networked systems solutions for the nation's most critical challenges?
Are you searching for meaningful work in software engineering?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking an experienced Network Software Engineer to help us solve the nation's security challenges. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and test of communications and network software, including protocol implementation, network services, and distributed systems for the Government across numerous departments and agencies. Our solutions need to be able to operate in a timely and reliable manner in degraded or contested environments, ranging from integration or adoption of existing solutions to first-of-their-kind capabilities. Ultimately, you will join a team whose goal is to build meaningful capabilities to enable the availability of information to decision makers and warfighters under challenging conditions.
You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who are passionate about building creative and novel communication systems. Our team is committed to national security. We strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth and a balanced life. We value the exchange of different thoughts and ideas.
The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals and experience with networking concepts to understand performance tradeoffs of networked systems and systems of systems.
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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.
$100,000 Annually
$245,000 Annually
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, United States