Research Scientist: Secure Systems & Cryptography

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,200 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance options

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Scientist in Lexington, MA, focusing on advanced secure communication and computing technologies. You'll develop and prototype innovations for mission-critical national security systems, requiring a PhD or a Master's with relevant experience. This role offers opportunities in technical leadership and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The annual salary range is $145,200 – $220,000, including comprehensive benefits and a commitment to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with 5 years experience in relevant fields.
• Expertise in architecture and implementation of secure systems.
• Strong communication skills for a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advance secure communications and computing technologies.
• Develop and apply innovations to mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with experts across disciplines on innovative solutions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

PhD in Computer Security or related field

Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Secure programming in Rust and C/C++

Applied cryptography

Job description

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Scientist in Lexington, MA, focusing on advanced secure communication and computing technologies. You'll develop and prototype innovations for mission-critical national security systems, requiring a PhD or a Master's with relevant experience. This role offers opportunities in technical leadership and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The annual salary range is $145,200 – $220,000, including comprehensive benefits and a commitment to a supportive work environment.