Advanced Secure Systems R&D Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,100 - 200,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for its Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and hardening secure systems in collaboration with sponsors and ARL staff.

Responsibilities include researching advanced security techniques, integrating software and network solutions, coordinating with sponsors through on-site discussions, and guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Documented application of software engineering or system engineering principles.
• Embedded or cloud system development and secure configuration.
• Computer networking fundamentals; Windows and Unix administration.
• Software programming and development environments (C, Java, Python).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to express technical information clearly for senior leaders.
• Active government security clearance at SECRET level.

Responsibilities

• Research cutting-edge techniques and technologies for secure system design, implementation, and hardening.
• Leverage software, system administration, and cybersecurity expertise to address needs and explore solutions.
• Assist leadership in sponsor communications and project-related correspondence on-site.
• Provide process enhancements for technical controls, architecture, and security test projects.
• Apply project management principles to lead tasks or projects.
• Mentor lower-level R&D engineers for growth.

Skills

Software engineering

System engineering

Networking fundamentals

Windows administration

Unix administration

C

Java

Python

Cybersecurity testing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for its Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and hardening secure systems in collaboration with sponsors and ARL staff.

Responsibilities include researching advanced security techniques, integrating software and network solutions, coordinating with sponsors through on-site discussions, and guiding junior engineers.