ME00508-Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored medical plan

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A technology firm in Fort Meade, MD is looking for a highly skilled Cryptologic Computer Scientist. In this role, you will support advanced research and operational cryptologic missions, designing and optimizing algorithms for cryptanalysis and data mining. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's with 8 years. Active Top Secret clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including 11 paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph.
• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or 10 years with an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for cryptanalysis and data mining.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and cryptographic systems.
• Analyze network protocols and encrypted data streams.

Skills

Strong Signals and Protocol analysis skills

Shell scripting

Familiarity with python

VSAT/RF experience

Education

Master’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

ME00508-Cryptologic Computer Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a highly skilled Cryptologic Computer Scientist to support advanced research and operational cryptologic missions.
• Role involves developing, analyzing, and deploying algorithms, systems, and tools used to extract intelligence from complex digital data
• Ideal candidates combine expertise in computer science with knowledge of cryptanalysis, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and high-performance computing to solve challenging national security problems

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms and software for cryptanalysis, data mining, and signals processing
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, cryptographic systems, and adversarial computing techniques
• Develop tools and techniques to extract value from encrypted or obfuscated data sources
• Analyze network protocols, encrypted data streams, and computational architectures

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field
• VSAT/RF experience
• Strong Signals and Protocol analysis skills
• STATCOM networking and analysis knowledge
• Shell scripting and familiarity with python

Desired Qualifications

• 452 Graduate

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 180,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)