2027 Internship - Decision Systems

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory develops advanced technologies and analytic solutions for critical defense, security, space, science, and health challenges. The Decision Systems Group seeks interns to apply artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering techniques to develop AI/ML algorithms, analytic pipelines, surveillance systems, and decision-support capabilities for national and health security.

What you'll do:

• Develop and prototype AI/ML algorithms and software systems addressing national and health security challenges
• Explore methods for making AI-enabled systems more explainable, interpretable, transparent, and trustworthy to users and decision-makers
• Develop analytics for surveillance and situational-awareness applications, including detection, characterization, data fusion, and decision support
• Build and operationalize analytic pipelines that transform large, heterogeneous data sets into actionable information
• Work as part of interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and analysts to design experiments, evaluate algorithms, and transition research concepts into operational capabilities

What they're looking for:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have experience developing software or conducting analysis using one or more programming languages, e.g., Python, R, Java, C, or C++
• Are self-motivated and intellectually curious, with an interest in solving open-ended technical problems and learning new methods and technologies
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary technical team
• To access APL's facilities and networks, **US Citizenship status is required**, subject to applicable laws

Benefits:

• Generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• Bonuses or other forms of compensation may be offered per internal policy and/or contractual designation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation benefits
• Locality allowance
• Discretionary payments for exceptional performance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance