Cybersecurity Research Scientist, Secure-by-Design Systems

Riverside Research Institute; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute is seeking a mid-level research scientist to support R&D in secure and resilient systems. You will lead tool development in C/C++, Python, and Rust, collaborate with government partners, and contribute to MBSE artifacts and secure parsers for DoD applications.

The role involves business development, proposal writing, and cross-location teamwork, with travel as needed. A strong background in cybersecurity and system integration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Cybersecurity with 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3 years + Masters/PhD)
• Experience leading technical teams in system integration
• Knowledge of parser design, MBSE tooling, and networking protocols

Responsibilities

• Design innovative security solutions including parsers and data protocol protections
• Lead contracts as principal investigator and transition tools for DoD use cases
• Develop tools in C/C++, Python, and Rust
• Engage in business development and proposal development
• Contribute to and publish technical papers and lead meetings

Skills

C/C++

Python

MBSE

Parser design

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Cybersecurity

Tools

MBSE tooling

System integration tooling

Job description

Riverside Research Institute is seeking a mid-level research scientist to support R&D in secure and resilient systems. You will lead tool development in C/C++, Python, and Rust, collaborate with government partners, and contribute to MBSE artifacts and secure parsers for DoD applications.

The role involves business development, proposal writing, and cross-location teamwork, with travel as needed. A strong background in cybersecurity and system integration is required.