Secure Systems R&D Engineer: Cyber Defense Innovator

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State seeks a self-motivated Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on secure design, hardening, and collaboration with sponsors, including on-site discussions and presentations.

Responsibilities include advancing secure system development, configuring embedded/cloud systems, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Documented application of software/ systems engineering principles.
• Embedded or cloud system development and secure configuration.
• Networking fundamentals and Windows/Linux administration.
• Programming in C, Java, Python; development environments.
• Cybersecurity testing tools/methodologies.
• Clear and concise technical communication for leadership.
• Active government security clearance at SECRET level.

Responsibilities

• Research secure system design, implementation, and hardening.
• Leverage software engineering, system administration, and cybersecurity expertise.
• Engage sponsors with on-site discussions and technical presentations.
• Improve processes for security controls, architecture, and testing projects.
• Apply project management principles to lead tasks or projects.
• Mentor junior R&D engineers to promote growth.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Embedded systems

Cloud systems

Networking fundamentals

Windows/Linux administration

Programming: C, Java, Python

Cybersecurity testing tools

Technical documentation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State seeks a self-motivated Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on secure design, hardening, and collaboration with sponsors, including on-site discussions and presentations.

Responsibilities include advancing secure system development, configuring embedded/cloud systems, and mentoring junior engineers.