BS with 8 years, MS with 6 years, or a PhD in relevant fields.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
Proven expertise in publishing and presenting research findings.
Capable of articulating complex ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
Innovative thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience working in unstructured environments on multiple projects.
Ability to engage with government or industry representatives.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and analytical support to the intelligence community.
Conduct independent research in computing-related fields.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
Publish and present research findings to varied audiences.
Identify and address high-stakes technical problems in cryptography and security.
Utilize innovative approaches to develop new scientific ideas.
Contribute to long-term research goals and mandates of IDA.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
10% contribution to retirement plan after 6 months.
Flexible work environment to promote work-life balance.
Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
Employee Assistance Plan for personal support needs.
Full Job Description
Research Engineer Opportunities - IDA Center for Computing Sciences
Provides technical and analytical expertise in support of IDA's long-term mandate to help the intelligence community identify and solve difficult technical problems in areas such as cryptography and cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, speech/signals analysis, and network defense and exploitation. Attacking potentially impossible problems requires intellectual breadth, willingness to take risks, and significant autonomy; this research often also requires close attention to how the results will be used, and to the possibility of creating genuinely new scientific ideas.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education/Experience: At minimum, requires BS+8 years of experience or MS+6 years of experience or Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate for the position
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to perform independent research
Proven ability to publish findings and present findings orally
Able to present ideas, concepts, and theories orally and in writing
Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution
Able to work in an unstructured environment and/or on more than one project concurrently
Able to interact with government or industry representatives
Travel may be required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
About Institute for Defense Analyses
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a non-profit corporation that provides scientific and technical research and analysis to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies. IDA was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization employs over 1,200 scientists, engineers, and analysts who conduct research in a variety of fields, including national security, science and technology, and social sciences. IDA is governed by a board of trustees, which is composed of senior executives from the defense industry, academia, and government.
