Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Laurel, Maryland, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Mid
- $100K–$245K per year
- 3–5 years
Design, develop, and integrate hardware, electronics, firmware, and software for uncrewed, robotic, and autonomous platforms to give U.S. operators an asymmetric advantage.
Compensation
Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate hardware, electronics, firmware, and software for uncrewed, robotic, and autonomous platforms
- Plan and execute laboratory and field tests to validate performance, diagnose failures, and refine system designs
- Develop and implement autonomy capabilities, including perception, navigation, mission execution, and coordination among multiple platforms
- Document system designs, integration procedures, and test results, and communicate technical capabilities and findings to teammates, project leaders, and sponsors
- Identify and evaluate emerging robotics technologies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop innovative solutions to evolving operational challenges
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Master’s degree in Robotics