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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.
Our college interns receive competitive pay, paid holidays, and networking opportunities.
Our college internship programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0, and we accept applications from September 1 through March 31. Ready to join us?
Typical internship assignments may include:
- Developing software applications
- Designing and prototyping hardware and electronic instruments
- Signal processing and data analysis
- Algorithm analysis and development
- Embedded systems testing and integration
- Modeling and simulation
Our Internship Programs
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APL College Intern Program
Join us for a summer internship experience like no other. At APL, your internship will bring you together with students from all over the country to work on real-world problems and learn from some of the top minds in your field. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and want to have a direct impact, we hope you’ll join us. The majority of our internships are in technical fields. We have a few business internship opportunities.
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ATLAS Intern Program
Our APL Technology Leaders and Scholars (ATLAS) summer intern program 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.
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RISE@APL Intern Program
The RISE@APL program 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.
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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.
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GEM Graduate School Internships
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.
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Recruiting Events
Connect with us at an upcoming recruiting event to learn more about career and internship opportunities at APL.
What’s it like being an intern at Johns Hopkins APL?
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Johns Hopkins APL Intern Develops Wearable Haptic Prototype → Sep 13, 2023
Ben Otter, an intern in APL’s Air and Missile Defense Sector and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy, has been using his free time to develop a wearable haptic prototype. -
Human-Computer Interactions at Center of One Johns Hopkins APL Internship Experience → Aug 29, 2023
Duran Keefe, a 2023 summer intern at APL, knows that people are a key part of any information system. -
Space Program Opportunities Inspire Johns Hopkins APL Intern to Shoot for the Stars → Aug 3, 2023
MaKhaila Bentil, an intern at APL, has charted a course for leadership early on in her career. -
Family Legacy Helps Spark Johns Hopkins APL Intern’s Broad Curiosity → Jul 27, 2023
Madison Harshaw is an intern at APL, working in the Lab’s Information Technology Services Department. -
ASPIRE Intern’s Project Selected for Space Testing → Mar 8, 2023
Allie Kang, who was an ASPIRE intern at Johns Hopkins APL, created an experiment that was selected by the Cubes in Space program for testing in space. -
ATLAS Internship Program Launches Careers, Breaks Records → Jan 26, 2023
With more than 80 interns on board, the APL Technology Leaders and Scholars (ATLAS) program at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, wrapped up its 23rd summer last year with its largest cohort ever. -
Mistry Takes Internship to New Heights with Virtual Reality Work → Jan 9, 2023
Moving across the country at 19 years old is no small feat, but Anika Mistry, who interned at Johns Hopkins APL last summer, was up for the challenge. -
Intern on Johns Hopkins APL’s Dragonfly Mission Shoots for the Moon → Dec 7, 2022
Will Suero Amparo, an intern in APL’s Space Exploration Sector, aspires to become an astronaut. Now, working on the Dragonfly space exploration mission through the Dragonfly Student & Early Career Investigator Program, he is one step closer to that dream. -
Inspiring Through ASPIRE: Intern Empowers Young Women in STEM → Jun 23, 2022
Roshni Arun is just a week out of high school, but the ASPIRE intern is already on a mission to empower young women in STEM and increase student access to Johns Hopkins APL’s resources. -
Lab Internships Provide Foundation for Budding Careers → Oct 8, 2019
Johns Hopkins APL welcomes interns throughout the year — ASPIRE high school students as well as college students at all levels of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, primarily in STEM fields — but the summer is where the influx reaches its peak.
Kendell, ATLAS InternMy 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.
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We’re Proud to Be a 2023 Handshake Early Talent Award Winner!
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Johns Hopkins APL Again Named a Handshake Early Talent Award Winner Mar 21, 2023
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