Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics

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The JHU Applied Physics Laboratory is a resource for innovative engineering, research and development. The company was founded in 1942 and maintains 130 specialized research and test facilities. The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a division of The Johns Hopkins University, is a nonprofit research and development organization that is dedicated to solving a wide range of complex problems that present critical challenges to the United States. APL utilizes advanced technology, diverse teams, hands-on operational knowledge and a basic systems engineering approach to provide a variety of solutions for its clients. APL s creative staff and facilities have made the laboratory a major asset to the nation for more than 60 years. The company s accomplishments encompass a broad body of knowledge and technical specialties, which includes missile, radar, sonar, sensor, chemical/biological and information technologies; space science, engineering and microelectronics; communications; navigation; modeling and simulation; and advanced research and technology development. APL s projects run from basic research to full-scale operational testing, through all phases of project life cycles. The company also fulfills a full range of sponsor needs, from long-term systems development and evaluation to developing quick-reaction missions and rapid prototypes for specific needs.