2026 Internship - Mechanical/Software Engineer - Shipboard Systems

Are you interested in solving critical challenges for the United States Navy?

Do you love the idea of working with large, complex system dynamics models? Does the challenge of processing and analyzing real-world data from U.S. submarine support networks excite you? Would you love to create and validate simulations of complex logistics frameworks?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar major, and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking an intern ready to embrace challenges associated with simulating complex real-world system behavior in MATLAB/Simulink. Experience with writing MATLAB code and performing simulations is helpful, but you will also be learning and developing new skills in this role.

A willingness to learn and embrace change is essential!

As a member of our team...

• Your primary responsibility will be to develop robust, performant models in MATLAB/Simulink and perform validation of those models. We will provide existing code for you to learn, review, and improve upon.
• You will implement and iterate on MATLAB/Simulink-specific coding best-practices using guidelines provided by the team and alongside an experienced mentor.
• You will develop post-processing utilities in MATLAB to visualize the results of your simulation against real-world data to validate the accuracy and completeness of the simulation.

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

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Have a passion for developing high-quality software and models demonstrated through coursework or prior internships.
• Have some experience in MATLAB through coursework or a prior internship.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level 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 significant experience in MATLAB and/or Simulink through coursework or a prior internship.
• Have experience developing system dynamics models of complex logistics workflows.
• Have experience with developing data analysis and visualization software.

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 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 http://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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

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.