Career Opportunities
Internships
Our college interns receive competitive pay, paid holidays, and networking opportunities.
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Innovate for a Better World
From day one, we give you the opportunity to use the skills you’ve gained at school to push the boundaries of science and technology. We provide you with a strong support system of dedicated coworkers and opportunities to work on projects that truly mean something. When you join APL as an intern, our goal is to give you the tools and resources that allow you to shape the career of your dreams.
College Internship Cohorts
You may also join one of these cohorts if you meet the requirements and are offered a college internship position.
ATLAS Cohort For HBCU, HSI, and TCU Students
Our APL Technology Leaders and Scholars (ATLAS) summer intern cohort partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to connect STEM students with our technical challenges. You will have the opportunity to work on projects alongside experts in your field and attend professional development workshops that focus on giving presentations, interview skills, resume writing, and more.
RISE@APL Cohort For Johns Hopkins University Students
The RISE@APL cohort is for Johns Hopkins University students majoring in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or physics who want to better prepare for a technical career. As a part of RISE@APL, you’ll work alongside experts in your field, focus on professional development, and make critical contributions to our mission.
GEM Graduate School Cohort For GEM Fellows
The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting underrepresented students who want to enter graduate school after obtaining their bachelor’s degree. The consortium provides many opportunities to underrepresented students, including paid summer internships, stipends, and tuition waivers.
Internships for High School Students
ASPIRE High School Intern Program
If you’re a high school junior or senior who wants to see real-world applications of what you’re learning in school while getting hands-on experience, check out our ASPIRE High School Intern Program.
Recruiting Events
Connect with us at an upcoming recruiting event to learn more about career and internship opportunities at APL.
Johns Hopkins APL Intern Develops Wearable Haptic Prototype → Sep 13, 2023
Human-Computer Interactions at Center of One Johns Hopkins APL Internship Experience → Aug 29, 2023
Space Program Opportunities Inspire Johns Hopkins APL Intern to Shoot for the Stars → Aug 3, 2023
Family Legacy Helps Spark Johns Hopkins APL Intern’s Broad Curiosity → Jul 27, 2023
ASPIRE Intern’s Project Selected for Space Testing → Mar 8, 2023
ATLAS Internship Program Launches Careers, Breaks Records → Jan 26, 2023
Mistry Takes Internship to New Heights with Virtual Reality Work → Jan 9, 2023
Intern on Johns Hopkins APL’s Dragonfly Mission Shoots for the Moon → Dec 7, 2022
Inspiring Through ASPIRE: Intern Empowers Young Women in STEM → Jun 23, 2022
Lab Internships Provide Foundation for Budding Careers → Oct 8, 2019
APL Intern, ATLAS CohortMy third week here, I was told that a sponsor was going to use some of the technology I had personally been working on. It was amazing to see that happen as an intern.
Johns Hopkins APL Recognized as a Three-Time Handshake Early Talent Award Winner Apr 11, 2024
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Joining APL’s Talent Community is a great way to learn more about the Laboratory, our culture, and future opportunities.