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Cryptologic Computer Scientist

AV
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Worker Type

Regular

Summary

Job Description

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist will provide critical technical expertise to advance future cryptologic operations, solving some of the most complex challenges in national security.

Position Responsibilities

  • Develop, design, deliver, and operate solutions to challenging cryptologic computer science problems
  • Derive solutions from forensic analysis, attack attribution, and protection of critical networks
  • Support active and passive systems through knowledge discovery and mission-focused computer science innovation
  • Contribute to cryptologic mission support by applying advanced technical expertise to evolving operational needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline or equivalent combination of education, and experience
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with development skills such as C and C
  • Experience developing automation scripts using Python
  • Experience working with XKS and DX
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Basic knowledge of reverse engineering for deeper system analysis and problem-solving

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Salary Range: $87,000 - $208,000

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

  • 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Salary : $87,000 - $208,000

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