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Cyber Engineer

Darkblade Systems, LLC
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026

Overview

 

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

 

We're seeking a Cyber Engineer for a unique, tailored mission.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to teams that work hands-on with state-of-the-art electronics.
  • Design, develop, and implement innovative techniques in support of the team's work on new technologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

  • Local travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

 

EDUCATION:

  • BA/BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field with five (5) years of experience

CERTIFICATION(S): 

  • N/A

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Strong knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
  • Proficiency in a coding/programming languages such as Python, Java, or C.
  • Experience performing a variety of tasks using command line interfaces such as the Linux terminal.
  • In-depth understanding of networking topics such as IP addressing and subnetting as well as common protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP, FTP, etc.) and technologies (ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.).
  • Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs.
  • Experience working with containers at a technical level.
  • Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with penetration testing or threat hunting.
  • Experience with digital forensics tools such as (FTK, Autopsy, EnCase).
  • Experience with binary analysis tools and techniques such as Ghidra.
  • Familiarity with Android OS and mobile device debugging techniques.
  • Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters.
  • Experience with SDRs (HackRF, Ettus, etc.) and GNURadio.
  • Experience soldering electronics and circuits.
  • Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion360.
  • Familiarity with electrical circuits and circuit design.
  • Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV.

 

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: 125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Health Savings Account option
  • Flexible Spending
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay

 

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000

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