Secure Systems R&D Engineer — Cybersecurity Innovator

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 76,700 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for their Cyberspace Operations Research Department. This role involves researching and developing techniques for secure system design, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

Located in Reston, VA, the position requires strong software engineering knowledge and an active government security clearance. The salary range is competitive, accompanied by robust employee benefits, including a tuition discount.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience for Advanced Professional role.
• 2+ years relevant experience for Intermediate Professional role.
• No prior experience required for Professional role.

Responsibilities

• Research techniques for secure system design and hardening.
• Leverage expertise in software engineering and cybersecurity.
• Assist in maintaining relationships with sponsors.
• Provide process enhancements for technical controls.
• Apply project management principles.
• Guide lower-level R&D engineers.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Embedded or cloud system development

Computer networking fundamentals

Software programming (C, Java, Python)

Cybersecurity testing tools

Clear communication for decision making

Active government security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

Ansible

Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer for their Cyberspace Operations Research Department. This role involves researching and developing techniques for secure system design, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

Located in Reston, VA, the position requires strong software engineering knowledge and an active government security clearance. The salary range is competitive, accompanied by robust employee benefits, including a tuition discount.