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Culture

A Culture of Community and Innovation

We are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, but what makes Johns Hopkins APL truly unique is the culture surrounding the work we do.

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Core Values

Be Bold. Do Great Things. Make the World a Better Place.

From the challenges we pursue to the way we overcome them, we are guided in our actions by the core values that have made Johns Hopkins APL strong.

Our Core Values

Awards and Recognition

APL and our staff have been recognized industry-wide.

  • We have been named to Fast Company’s “Best Workplaces for Innovators” list for six years in a row.
  • In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 we were honored to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, based on feedback from our employees.
  • We also have team members who have received prestigious awards for a wide range of accomplishments, including NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal.
Awards and Recognition
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Johns Hopkins APL Named a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year Jan 22, 2025

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Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2025

Computerworld Names Johns Hopkins APL to 2025 List of Best Places to Work in IT Dec 10, 2024

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Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024

Johns Hopkins APL Earns Sixth Straight Selection to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List Sep 10, 2024

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