Junior Open Architecture Cyber Security Scientist

Riverside Research Institute•Beavercreek, OH

1d•$72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Riverside Research is seeking a dynamic and growth-focused junior-level research scientist to support research and development of bleeding-edge security engineering technologies. As a key member of our Secure and Resilient Systems team, the research scientist will interface with government research organizations (e.g. DARPA, IARPA, service labs, etc.), work on existing R&D contracts, and develop bleeding-edge technologies for transition to the warfighter. The research scientist will interface with team members across Riverside Research locations. The research scientist will contribute to a diverse team responsible for developing security technologies in a variety of DoD systems. They will get hands-on experience working with MBSE artifacts and tools along with developing open architecture-aligned tooling in the interest of DoD partners. They will develop software and systems that use new and existing technologies in areas that these technologies may never have been applied to. They will also contribute to technical writing and presenting within their research area. The junior research scientist should have hands on experience in C/C++ and Python, as well as a strong understanding of the pitfalls of unsafe coding practices. They should be able to think creatively to handle development challenges and be able to explain their reasoning. The research scientist should have experience working with one or more of the following: single board computers, MBSE tools, and open architecture standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity and 0-2 years of relevant experience
Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
Proficiency in programming languages C/C++, Python
Experience with version control (Git)
Ability to interpret and understand requirements documentation
Self-driven, strong analytic, inferencing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Memory Safe Languages (e.g. Rust)
Experience with MBSE tools
Knowledge of open architecture standards
Experience with Docker or other container service
Healthy balance between technical orientation and business acumen
Ability to operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with technical staff and peers in the group and across Riverside Research
Superior written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Help the group design and ideate innovative open architecture capabilities
Build/modify tools and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, etc.
Contribute to open architecture standards development
Prototype open architecture solutions utilizing tools and hardware such as single board computers and micro controllers
Contribute to whitepapers, proposals, and/or publish papers that document innovative work performed
Present their open architecture work and other subject expertise to collaborators
Collaborate with team members on debugging programs, designing systems, reviewing papers, etc
Participate in relevant internal and customer meetings as needed