Offensive Cyber Capabilities Engineer & Researcher

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 165,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites applications from graduates in computer science, engineering, or related technical fields for the Cyber Warfare Systems Group (QCR). The team develops cyber capabilities for national security, with opportunities to work on vulnerability research, modeling, software prototyping, and AI-enabled approaches.

You will join multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into mission-relevant capabilities and engage with government and

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/engineering/technical field.
Experience in vulnerability research, information theory, information security, cryptography, networking, penetration testing, systems engineering, modeling/simulation, or software development.
Enjoy creating, prototyping, and turning ideas into working technical solutions.
Ability to evaluate technical approaches including AI/ML and distinguish demonstrated capability from claims.

Responsibilities

Apply technical methods to cyber mission challenges (vulnerability research, cybersecurity, networking, penetration testing, cryptography).
Experiment with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, and assess capabilities and risks.
Design and develop models, prototypes, software, tools, or automation for cyber operations missions.
Investigate systems to understand behavior, security properties, vulnerabilities, and mission relevance.
Test, assess, and refine capabilities in realistic environments toward deployment and use.
Collaborate with government, contractors, and APL teammates across the capability lifecycle.