Senior AI Security Researcher: GPU & Cyber-Physical Systems

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer with AI security and GPU experience to lead research and development for mission- and safety-critical platforms. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to translate research into real-world cybersecurity capabilities.

The role requires DoD-level security clearance readiness and willingness to travel, with onsite work at the Cedar Rapids facility and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• 1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
• Prior experience in reinforcement learning, intelligence agent and/or machine learning
• Experience supporting or leading research activities

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security focused on AI Security and GPU use
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new AI security engineering approaches and technologies
• Lead advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Lead technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research
• Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Skills

AI security

GPU design

vulnerability analysis

research leadership

customer collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer with AI security and GPU experience to lead research and development for mission- and safety-critical platforms. You will collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to translate research into real-world cybersecurity capabilities.

The role requires DoD-level security clearance readiness and willingness to travel, with onsite work at the Cedar Rapids facility and U.S. citizenship.