Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is an applied research and development center for scientific advancement in the areas of autonomy, robotics, artificial intelligence, command & control, human-machine symbiosis, spectrum operations, hypersonics and cyber. ATL's Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) has been at the forefront of innovation, crafting cutting-edge cyber solutions for the Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC), focusing on cyber research. Our mission: to empower our nation's heroes with game-changing Information Operations (IO) and Computer Network Operations (CNO) technologies that tackle some of the toughest challenges head-on. We're a passionate, problem-solving team that thrives on tackling the most complex, enigmatic issue, and our quest for cyber excellence requires a diverse range of skills and expertise.
ACL is hiring a Sr Cyber Research & Development Engineer to join our team of revolutionaries leading the charge in the ever-changing domain of cyber.
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role, you will working align side applied researchers and engineers who contribute to projects that redefine the cutting edge of customer and internally funded R&D:
- Researching, inventing, designing, and developing new approaches to computing technology, as well as develop innovative uses for existing technology.
- Creating and improving computer systems, applications, and algorithms.
- Solving complex computing problems through development of innovative prototypes and software systems.
- Evaluating systems against envisioned metrics.
- Authoring technical portions of proposals, presenting results and demonstrating prototypes to your teammates and program customers.
Who You Are:
- You have demonstrated a passion for cyber technologies, are self-motivation, and adept at research and prototype development
- You have a deep understanding of network protocols and inter-process communication
- You possess a strong technical background that might include experience in any of the following: software development with C, C++, and Python; debugging with gdb, Valgrind, windbg; Firmware or Kernel-level development; OS/Network/Application designs; vulnerability and malware analysis; or Reverse Engineering, IO, and CNO technology development.
- You revel in the thrill of finding solutions when the path isn't clear, the idea of creating groundbreaking operational capabilities excites you, and you thrive in an open, collaborative environment
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This role is fully onsite at our Arlington VA location. US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical fields of study such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or related field.
- Experience in Research & Development
- Experience with Software Development in Python, C, or C++
- Experience in one or more of the following domains:
- Applied research
- Embedded systems development
- Compiler Design and Implementation
- IDS and PSP Design and Implementation
- Static and dynamic reverse engineering on x86/x86_64, MIPS, ARM, or PowerPC
- Vulnerability Analysis of source code or binaries
- Machine-learning/Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber/IO/CNO R&D
- US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance
- Advanced degree(s) in technical fields of study such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or related field.
- Demonstrated skills in user-space or kernel-space development
- Networking protocols and socket application development
- Debugging (e.g gdb, windbg, OllyDbg,Valgrind)
- Self-directed technical research explorations
- Active Top Secret clearance or higher
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer security, or a related technical field
- Experience in research and development
- Software development experience using Python, C, or C++
- Experience in applied research, embedded systems, compiler design, IDS/PSP design, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or cyber/IO/CNO R&D
- US citizenship with eligibility for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
- Advanced degree in a related technical field
- User-space or kernel-space development experience
- Networking protocols and socket application development experience
- Debugging experience with tools such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg, or Valgrind
- Self-directed technical research experience
- Active Top Secret clearance or higher
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