Secure Systems R&D Engineer — Defense Tech Impact

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 92,100 - 200,808; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. You will help design, secure, and harden complex systems across DoD-related projects, applying software engineering, networking, and cybersecurity expertise.

Ideal candidates have a engineering or science background with 5+ years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research cutting edge techniques for secure system design, implementation, and hardening.
• Leverage software engineering, system administration, and cybersecurity expertise to address needs.
• Assist Department Head in engaging sponsors through on-site discussions and technical material preparation.
• Provide process enhancements for technical controls, architectural improvements, and security test/evaluation projects.
• Apply project management principles to lead tasks or projects.
• Mentor and guide junior R&D Engineers to support professional growth.

Skills

Software engineering

Embedded systems

Windows/Linux administration

C/Java/Python

Cybersecurity testing

Technical communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. You will help design, secure, and harden complex systems across DoD-related projects, applying software engineering, networking, and cybersecurity expertise.

Ideal candidates have a engineering or science background with 5+ years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.