DescriptionAre you an inventive engineer who loves to imagine new capabilities and then build them Do you want to collaborate with world-class teammates to accomplish the impossible Are you passionate about national security cyber challenges If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our innovative team at APL! Our team of ambitious and enthusiastic engineers is growing! We contribute to the research and development of creative solutions to challenges of national importance.Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs.As a member of our group, you willDevelop exploits and build mission-aligned proof-of-concept capabilitiesCollaborate with government sponsors and operators to ensure that capabilities can be deployed within operational constraintsExplore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit developmentPropose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesShare knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldHave at least 2 years of relevant software engineering experienceAre a versatile programmer in several different languages including C/C++ and PythonAre excited to learn new programming languages, libraries, and frameworksAre self-motivated to derive actionable tasks from high-level requirements and/or research conceptsAre proficient in modern software engineering practices (agile methods, continuous integration, unit testing, and version control)Have interest in learning reverse engineering (RE) skills to support RE efforts and RE automationAre willing to work with legacy systems and technology if neededHold an active TS/SCI+poly 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 demonstrated leadership experienceAre skilled with containerization technologiesHave experience with embedded systems development toolchainsAre familiar with reading and writing assemblyAre experienced with software debuggers and static analysis toolsUnderstand various web frameworksHave familiarity with Layer-1 and Layer-2 protocolsWhy work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

DescriptionDo you enjoy analyzing state-of-the-art systems Do you have cyber experience with U.S. Department of Defense tactical systems and are passionate about working with groundbreaking, next-generation technologies Do you want to make significant contributions to improve combat system resiliency through cyber systems engineering analysis If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join us at APL.We are seeking a dynamic, creative and analytical candidate to help us define, design, and assess the cyber resiliency of U.S. Navy ship systems, combat systems, and future architectures. We are looking to push the boundaries of ship and system capabilities by providing critical cyber resilient system design and analysis.Your contributions will help us transform data into knowledge, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices on the future direction of a system-of-systems architecture, integration and cyber evaluations for various U. S. Navy submarines and associated systems. You will join a hardworking and expert team of cyber engineers and subject matter experts in an inclusive environment that values creative collaboration and innovation.As a Submarine Cyber Engineer, you willApply operational and analytical problem solving skills to identify cyber vulnerabilities, solutions, and mitigations for submarine systems and submarine combat systems, to inform future requirements and resiliency approaches. Collaborate with system developers, government, and cyber team members, through internal and external working groups, to identify, define, and design cyber-resilient solutions and procedures for U.S. Navy submarines and their systems. Have to opportunity to share your analysis and methodology across multiple peer working groups and organizations.Collaborate with system developers, Navy labs, and other University-affiliated research centers to plan and execute cyber resiliency test, ensuring cyber test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance, and data required to execute analysis are mission-relevant and comprehensive. Participate in cyber test planning and execution as a subject matter expert at developer/government facilities in support of assessment of combat systems. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for this position if you...Possess a BS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, are Submarine Warfare qualified, and have extensive relevant experience with detailed operational employment of submarines and their systems.Have 5+ years of experience in offensive or defensive cyber operations.Are passionate about applying cyber experience, operational experience, and analytical skills in an innovative and collaborative environment.Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams.Have excellent oral and written communication skills.Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines.Are willing to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites.Are able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level 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...Possess a MS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent.Have 10+ years of experience leading a technical team in offensive or defensive cyber operations.Have previous experience with development of U.S. Navy ships and systems.Have an active Top Secret level clearance.Why work at APL The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.