We offer a rare opportunity for new graduates. When you begin your career at APL, not only will you have an immediate impact on projects that advance the frontiers of science, but you’ll also be joining an organization that is committed to your success! Join our Young Professionals Network to meet new people and learn about professional development opportunities, or apply for BLAST, APL’s development program for early career staff members.
If you’re about to graduate or have recently graduated with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, a host of rewarding full-time opportunities are available to you at APL. We foster an atmosphere of inspiration where the coworkers you pass in the halls are innovators, creators, and world-changers. We’re always looking for the brightest new minds to make critical contributions with us. Sound like you?
The Discovery Program is the perfect way to launch your career. Our two-year rotational program offers a unique opportunity to experience APL’s wide array of technical challenges. Each Discovery Program experience is tailored to align your interests to projects in need of your skills and expertise. With each rotational assignment, you’ll broaden your knowledge, develop your skills, and discover the many ways you can influence the future.
The Discovery Program is open to all STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. We look for individuals with high academic achievements, strong technical experience, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. To qualify, you must have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and U.S. citizenship.
To apply for the Discovery Program, complete an application for the new grad job posting for your area of study and select “Rotational Program” when the application prompts you to select “areas of interest.”
“ It’s a great feeling coming into work every day knowing that I’m doing something meaningful and that my career growth, interests, and goals are valued.”
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