Senior Battlespace Cybersecurity Researcher

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced cyber engineers focused on embedded systems, threat analysis, and security for mission-critical platforms. You will lead innovative cybersecurity research, collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams, and explore new security techniques for connected platforms at RTX Applied Research & Technology.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and up to 10% travel; onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• At least 1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
• Previous research experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cybersecurity technologies
• Perform advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Participate in 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

Threat analysis

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Embedded systems

Operational technology

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

FPGA

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking experienced cyber engineers focused on embedded systems, threat analysis, and security for mission-critical platforms. You will lead innovative cybersecurity research, collaborate with hardware, software and systems teams, and explore new security techniques for connected platforms at RTX Applied Research & Technology.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and up to 10% travel; onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.