Lead Embedded Cybersecurity Research Engineer for OT

Insight Global; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k retirement account with employer matching

Paid sick leave and other paid time off

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Research Engineer specialized in Embedded Systems to develop and transition cybersecurity technologies from lab concepts to fieldable prototypes. This role involves collaboration with suppliers, universities, and industrial partners, managing R&D projects, and contributing to the field through publications and patents. Applicants should have strong programming skills in languages like C/C++ and Python and a background in Linux and network protocols. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong embedded programming and software development background.
• Experience with embedded Linux and driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware suppliers and engineering teams.
• Lead small-to-medium R&D projects.

Skills

Software development for embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

Linux OS

Network protocols

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related

Master’s with minimum 3 years of experience

Bachelor’s with minimum 5 years of experience

Tools

Linux

SCADA systems

Embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto)

RTOS (e.g., QNX, VxWorks)

Hardware-based security solutions

Job description

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Research Engineer specialized in Embedded Systems to develop and transition cybersecurity technologies from lab concepts to fieldable prototypes. This role involves collaboration with suppliers, universities, and industrial partners, managing R&D projects, and contributing to the field through publications and patents. Applicants should have strong programming skills in languages like C/C++ and Python and a background in Linux and network protocols. Competitive salary and benefits offered.