Mid-level Cyber Research Engineer - Battelle Memorial Institute
Beavercreek, OH
About the Job
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle’s Trust and Assurance Cyber Analytics Department in Beavercreek/Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Cyber Research Engineer III to join our multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds ranging from Physics to Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. The team works to develop, evaluate, and test unique physical and embedded security solutions for our government. As a Cyber Research Engineer at Battelle you will have the opportunity to hone your research and development skills to apply new techniques to existing hardware security problems. Daily activities include writing code for hardware analysis, researching cutting edge analysis techniques, and creating cross-disciplinary techniques in close collaboration with other engineers and scientists.
Responsibilities
+ Apply cybersecurity analysis skills to hardware security designs
+ Analyze cryptographic implementations for hardware security
+ Research related fields in the open-source and apply techniques to hardware security research
+ Improve existing techniques to solve hardware security problems
+ Identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions.
+ Prioritize and complete structured assignments with mentoring from senior staff. May seek guidance in subsequent tasking.
Key Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or similar) with 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of educations and/or experience in a related field
+ Interest in one or more of the following areas:
+ Cybersecurity Exploitation
+ Vulnerability Analysis
+ Formal Methods
+ Algebra or Number Theory
+ Cryptology
+ Post-Quantum Cryptography
+ Discrete Mathematics, especially Graph Theory
+ Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
+ Excitement about learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about cyber security problems.
+ Must be a US citizen and possess a current Top-Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with microelectronic design workflow
+ Experience in vulnerability analysis for either software or hardware
+ Understanding of VHDL and/or Verilog hardware description languages.
+ Familiarity with compiled languages like C/C+ Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle’s Trust and Assurance Cyber Analytics Department in Beavercreek/Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Cyber Research Engineer III to join our multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds ranging from Physics to Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. The team works to develop, evaluate, and test unique physical and embedded security solutions for our government. As a Cyber Research Engineer at Battelle you will have the opportunity to hone your research and development skills to apply new techniques to existing hardware security problems. Daily activities include writing code for hardware analysis, researching cutting edge analysis techniques, and creating cross-disciplinary techniques in close collaboration with other engineers and scientists.
Responsibilities
+ Apply cybersecurity analysis skills to hardware security designs
+ Analyze cryptographic implementations for hardware security
+ Research related fields in the open-source and apply techniques to hardware security research
+ Improve existing techniques to solve hardware security problems
+ Identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions.
+ Prioritize and complete structured assignments with mentoring from senior staff. May seek guidance in subsequent tasking.
Key Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or similar) with 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of educations and/or experience in a related field
+ Interest in one or more of the following areas:
+ Cybersecurity Exploitation
+ Vulnerability Analysis
+ Formal Methods
+ Algebra or Number Theory
+ Cryptology
+ Post-Quantum Cryptography
+ Discrete Mathematics, especially Graph Theory
+ Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
+ Excitement about learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about cyber security problems.
+ Must be a US citizen and possess a current Top-Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with microelectronic design workflow
+ Experience in vulnerability analysis for either software or hardware
+ Understanding of VHDL and/or Verilog hardware description languages.
+ Familiarity with compiled languages like C/C+ Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
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