Senior Principal Cyber Researcher - AI Security/GPU
About The Position
Join Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technology team and help shape the future of cybersecurity at the intersection of AI, GPUs, and connected cyber-physical systems. We’re looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in AI security, GPU design, and emerging security technologies to lead complex research and development efforts. You’ll serve as a key technical contributor, working across multidisciplinary teams to develop and transition innovative security solutions for mission- and safety-critical platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in AI security, GPU or embedded systems, vulnerability analysis, and emerging cybersecurity research, along with the ability to lead technical teams, support new pursuits, and collaborate with customers and business partners to turn research into real-world capabilities.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
- Aerospace or defense experience
- Active DoD security clearance
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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Eligible for relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
