Secure Systems R&D Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University

State College (Centre County)

Hybrid

USD 92,000 - 201,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount
Competitive benefits package
Flexible work options

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University is seeking a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on secure system design, architecture hardening, and cyber testing in collaboration with DoD sponsors.

You will work with a team on-site or remotely, contributing to technical discussions, proposals, and deliverables while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • Documented application of software engineering or system engineering principles.
  • Embedded or cloud system development and secure configuration.
  • Computer networking fundamentals, Windows and *NIX operating system administration.
  • Software programming in C, Java, Python.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity testing tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to convey technical information clearly to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Research cutting edge techniques for secure system design and hardening.
  • Leverage software engineering, system administration, and cybersecurity expertise to meet sponsor needs.
  • Assist department head in maintaining sponsor relationships and presenting technical materials.
  • Provide process enhancements for controls implementation and security test projects.
  • Apply project management to lead tasks or projects.
  • Guide junior R&D engineers to foster growth.

Skills

Software engineering principles
Embedded or cloud system development
Networking fundamentals
Windows and *NIX administration
C Java Python
Cybersecurity testing tools
Clear technical communication
Government security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

Jira
Confluence
Arduino
STM32
Raspberry Pi
SDR

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University is seeking a Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer to join the Cyberspace Operations Research Department. The role focuses on secure system design, architecture hardening, and cyber testing in collaboration with DoD sponsors.

You will work with a team on-site or remotely, contributing to technical discussions, proposals, and deliverables while mentoring junior engineers.

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