Top 155 Research engineer Jobs in Laurel, Md

Associate Materials Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Ceramics Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Technical Research, Development, and Engineering Officer
Central Intelligence Agency —Washington, DC
- $70,623 - $197,200 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Java
- SQL
Geotechnical Research Engineer - Level 2
AGR, LLC —McLean, VA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Doctoral degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Researcher/Engineer
Amentum —Washington, DC
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Senior Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 Applications
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $135,800 - $203,600 a year
- Overtime
- Supervising experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
Junior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $64,000 - $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Machine Learning Research Engineer
Anduril Industries —Washington, DC
- $220,000 - $292,000 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Research Engineer
Galois, Inc. —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Expert Software Engineer (Research & ML Model Development)
Cornerstone Defense —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $250,000 - $270,000 a year
- Contract
- Computer Science
- Research
- Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Health savings account
Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $77,000 - $163,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Research Engineer
COMStar Computing Technology Institute —Washington, DC
- Email
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
Robotics Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026 Graduate - Optics & Photonics Engineer/Scientist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Engineer, R&D
Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. —Jessup, MD
- $63,500 - $108,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mid-level
- Power tools
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Engineer – IDA Center for Computing Sciences
Institute for Defense Analyses —Bowie, MD
- $115 an hour
- Email
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Cyber Research Engineer (Intelligence Center)
The MITRE Corporation —Fort Meade, MD
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
9d
Engineer IV, Manufacturing Research
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $116,600 - $177,800 a year
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Vulnerability Research Engineer
Integration Innovation, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $115,000 - $181,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Paid time off

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Associate Materials Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $195,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Research
Material selection and characterization
Collaborative research
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Description

Do you love to invent and explore new materials to tackle unique challenges?

Are you driven to pursue meaningful manufacturing research that supports defense, energy, and space applications?

Do you thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments that value innovation and impact?

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

We are seeking an Associate Materials Researcher to contribute to the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials, including those produced via additive manufacturing, powder processing, and other emerging techniques. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on developing solutions to pressing materials problems in national security and beyond. You will have the opportunity to build hands-on experience with fabrication and testing methods, contribute to project execution, and grow into an independent technical leader. Our group emphasizes collaborative innovation and supports career development through mentorship, proposal development opportunities, and access to powerful facilities.

As an Associate Materials Researcher, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting experimental research programs through hands-on materials synthesis, processing, and characterization.
Contributing to the development and discovery of advanced materials including, but not limited to, metals, ceramics, and composites.
Collaborating with senior researchers to explore new concepts and refine manufacturing approaches
Participating in data collection, analysis, and reporting to internal and external collaborators.
Maintaining strong lab practices, safety protocols, and high-quality documentation of experimental workflows.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you:

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
Have 4+ years of relevant experience in materials research, including processing and characterization.
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of how processing influences microstructure and material performance.
Are comfortable working in laboratory environments, eager to develop hands-on skills with synthesis and test equipment, and able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms while collaborating on cross-disciplinary teams.
Are able to obtain a Secret level 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.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

Have experience with additive manufacturing, or powder metallurgy processes.
Are familiar with ceramics or functional composite systems in addition to structural metals.
Have supported development or qualification efforts involving mechanical or thermal materials testing.
Are interested in applying machine learning or data science to accelerate materials discovery and process optimization.

About Us

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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 [email protected].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 Annually

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