Job Description

Are you passionate about pursuing groundbreaking research to solve today's greatest challenges in reinforcement learning for robotics?

Do you enjoy working on meaningful interdisciplinary problems?

Do you thrive in a collaborative and creative environment?

If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a highly motivated machine learning researcher to team with us in taking Intelligent Systems from concept to reality. We are a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers focused on achieving groundbreaking impact in the areas of machine learning, robotics, and assured autonomy. As a Reinforcement Learning Researcher on our team, you will develop machine learning methods that strengthen national defense and address other critical challenges facing our nation, from climate change to health care.

As Reinforcement Learning Researcher...

• Your primary responsibility will be developing new deep reinforcement learning approaches for the control of autonomous systems. We are building algorithms that work in the real world: extending existing approaches, formulating new methods as necessary, and integrating our methods into broader control systems. Our current application areas include robot trajectory planning, dexterous manipulation, resource scheduling, and industrial process control.

• You will help provide technical vision for multidisciplinary research teams.

• You will contribute and lead technical proposals that define and grow our machine learning and robotics research programs.

• You will communicate your research vision, results, and impact to sponsors and the broader scientific community through papers, presentations, and technical reports.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on machine learning for robotics applications.

• Have 1+ year experince in defining research problems and identifying possible solutions.

• Have recent experience in some combination of the following programming languages and tools: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenAI Gym, C++, MATLAB.

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to articulate complex technical issues effectively and appropriately for a wide range of audiences.

• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

You meet our desired qualifications if you...

• Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• Have experience in technical proposal writing.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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