Our Organization
How APL Is Organized
Johns Hopkins APL is organized into four sectors, two technical departments, and five enterprise service departments.
- Four sectors: Air and Missile Defense, Asymmetric Operations, Force Projection, and Space Exploration are devoted to critical work sponsored by government agencies. Eleven of APL’s 13 mission areas reside in these sectors.
- Two technical departments: National Security Analysis and Research and Exploratory Development focus on work that brings together multidisciplinary teams of talented researchers. Each technical department has one mission area.
- Five enterprise service departments: Business, Construction, and Facilities; Communications; Information Technology Services; Security Services; and Talent Services provide the infrastructure and expertise to support the Laboratory’s operations and mission.
Across these sectors and departments, APL draws on its core competencies, deep technical expertise, and role as a University Affiliated Research Center to deliver bold new capabilities for the warfighter and the nation.
Mission Areas
APL’s mission areas span the Lab’s sectors and technical departments and deliver solutions to complex challenges.
Careers
Discover opportunities across the Lab’s scientific, technical, and professional mission-driven workforce.