Research Engineer — Secure Computing & HPC (Flexible)

Institute for Defense Analyses; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

10 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses is seeking a Research Engineer at its Center for Computing Sciences in Bowie, Maryland. This role involves addressing challenging computing problems vital to national security, particularly in areas such as cryptography and high-performance computing.

Candidates need a strong background in problem-solving within computer science or engineering, with a minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience (or equivalent). A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $265,000 are provided.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a BS with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong record of independent research is essential.
• Experience in publishing and presenting research findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for the intelligence community's technical problems.
• Engage in research on cryptography, high-performance computing, and network defense.
• Work on complex problems requiring significant autonomy and innovation.

Skills

Independent research

Publishing findings

Oral and written communication

Innovative thinking

Project management

Interaction with government/industry representatives

Education

BS+8 years or MS+6 years or PhD

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses is seeking a Research Engineer at its Center for Computing Sciences in Bowie, Maryland. This role involves addressing challenging computing problems vital to national security, particularly in areas such as cryptography and high-performance computing.

Candidates need a strong background in problem-solving within computer science or engineering, with a minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience (or equivalent). A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $265,000 are provided.