Senior Cyber & Advanced Systems Scientist / Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Cyber, Advanced Systems, and Research Scientists/Engineers to support complex technology programs at their Bedford, MA facility. The ideal candidates will have a strong hands-on technical background and experience applying advanced engineering and cybersecurity concepts to real-world systems.

This is an onsite, full-time opportunity supporting programs involving advanced defense and aerospace technologies. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: Cybersecurity, Reverse Engineering, UAS, C-UAS, Space Systems, Drones, and Embedded Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical and engineering support for complex defense and aerospace programs.
• Perform reverse engineering, system analysis, vulnerability assessment, and technical research.
• Analyze and assess embedded systems, software, hardware, and networked platforms.
• Support development and evaluation of UAS, C-UAS, drone, and space-related technologies.
• Apply practical cybersecurity techniques to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop technical solutions.
• Conduct technical experimentation, testing, prototyping, and analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Support multiple programs and emerging technical initiatives as priorities evolve.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent demonstrated expertise may be considered.
• Practical, hands-on experience in Cybersecurity or related technical disciplines.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Reverse Engineering
• UAS / UAV / Drones
• Counter-UAS (C-UAS)
• Space Warfare / Space Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite, full-time environment.
• Ability to work on complex technical problems with limited direction and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the DoD, defense, aerospace, intelligence, or national security environment.
• Experience with embedded software/hardware analysis.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools and methodologies.
• Experience analyzing communications, networks, protocols, or cyber-physical systems.
• Experience with UAS/C-UAS technologies or related autonomous systems.
• Experience supporting space-based systems or space warfare programs.
• Experience with vulnerability research, exploitation, malware analysis, or cyber operations.
• Strong programming/scripting skills such as Python, C/C , Assembly, or similar languages.
  
  

Location: Bedford, MA / Boston Area

Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full-Time

Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret

Education: Master's degree or higher preferred; equivalent technical expertise and demonstrated capabilities may be considered