Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Cyber Physical Systems Security Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years of research experience in cyber-physical systems.
  • Proven advanced technical skills in cybersecurity and systems engineering.
  • Skilled in concept/prototype implementations.
  • Proficient in software engineering and data analysis.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in small teams and demonstrate critical thinking.
  • Eligibility for Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research projects focused on cyber-physical and autonomous systems.
  • Conduct concept development and perform safety and security analysis.
  • Develop and present proposals, briefings, and reports to stakeholders.
  • Write research papers and participate in relevant technical conferences.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists and sponsors on project initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical defense projects.
  • Engagement in significant system development and integration work.
  • Support for attending and presenting at technical conferences.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on complex problem solving.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you passionate about defending our nation's critical infrastructure from attacks?

Are you searching for significant system development and integration work?

Are you interested in leading research into assuring autonomous system safety?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) Security Researcher to help us provide security research expertise on DoD, DHS, and other sponsored programs. As a member of our team, you will contribute to exciting cyber-physical projects in support of our government's efforts to keep the country safe.

As a Security Researcher...

  • Your primary responsibilities will be to lead research projects and conducting concept development and to perform analysis of cyber physical and autonomous systems with respect to security and safety.
  • You will develop and present proposals, briefings, and/or reports to technical specialists, collaborators, and sponsors.
  • You will write research papers and participate in technical conferences.


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, another field relevant to the work as described above.
  • Have 5+ years of experience conducting research in cyber-physical systems
  • Have proven knowledge and advanced technical skills in cybersecurity, real time operating systems, systems engineering, and/or data analysis.
  • Are skilled in concept/prototype implementations
  • Are proficient in software engineering
  • Are an excellent communicator, both written and oral
  • Have proven ability to work in small teams and demonstrate critical thinking in developing solutions to complex problems.
  • Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.


You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

  • Have domain knowledge in autonomous systems or industrial control systems.
  • Have knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and/or data science.
  • Have previously worked with Allen Bradley, RSLogix, and/or other Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Have demonstrated successful team leadership experience.
  • Have previous experience with writing government, and/or corporate grant proposals.


Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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