Cryptologic Computer Scientist

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 87,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist at AeroVironment, Inc. will provide critical technical expertise to advance future cryptologic operations, solving some of the most complex challenges in national security.

Responsibilities include developing, designing, delivering, and operating solutions; deriving solutions from forensic analysis; supporting active and passive systems; and applying advanced technical expertise to evolving operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with development skills such as C++ and C.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python.
• Experience working with XKS and DX.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, deliver, and operate solutions to challenging cryptologic computer science problems
• Derive solutions from forensic analysis, attack attribution, and protection of critical networks
• Support active and passive systems through knowledge discovery and mission-focused computer science innovation
• Contribute to cryptologic mission support by applying advanced technical expertise to evolving operational needs

Skills

C++

C

Python

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Electrical Engineering

XKS

DX

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist will provide critical technical expertise to advance future cryptologic operations, solving some of the most complex challenges in national security.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, design, deliver, and operate solutions to challenging cryptologic computer science problems
• Derive solutions from forensic analysis, attack attribution, and protection of critical networks
• Support active and passive systems through knowledge discovery and mission-focused computer science innovation
• Contribute to cryptologic mission support by applying advanced technical expertise to evolving operational needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with development skills such as C++ and C
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python
• Experience working with XKS and DX
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Basic knowledge of reverse engineering for deeper system analysis and problem-solving

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Salary Range

$87,000 - $208,000 The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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