Senior Artificial Intelligence Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Artificial Intelligence ResearcherLaurel, MD$105,000–$290,000 / yearAPL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Senior Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)Senior Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability ResearcherLaurel, MD$105,000–$290,000 / yearWork alongside APL experts in domains such as missile defense, space, and maritime systems to understand the operational significance of your reverse engineering discoveries. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Post-Doctoral Researcher - Fire Safety Research Institute UL Research InstitutesPost-Doctoral Researcher - Fire Safety Research InstituteColumbia, Maryland$67,319.32–$92,564.06 / yearResponsibilities include data collection, modeling, and analysis to advance the science of fire modeling by providing data and information with the goal of disseminating the research findings and methodology via peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, conferences, and on-line educational programs. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property.
Technology Researcher Nightwing Intelligence SolutionsTechnology ResearcherSterling, Virginia$99,000–$206,000 / yearNightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization.
Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher Nightwing Intelligence SolutionsLinux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability ResearcherSterling, Virginia$122,000–$253,000 / yearNightwing is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization.
Sr. Security Researcher (Remote) CrowdStrike IncSr. Security Researcher (Remote)VARemote$85,000–$120,000 / yearThat said, we are also open to applications by experienced and talented malware analysts or reverse engineers without significant knowledge in this field who are willing to rapidly expand their skills to meet the following requirements: What You'll Do: Technical Analysis: Implement tracking systems that inform cross-team adversary tracking efforts based on observed exploitation behavior. This highly technical position serves an important role in conducting analysis, increasing our coverage of the global threat landscape, contributing to the continuous tracking of criminal and state-sponsored adversary groups, and ultimately developing finished intelligence products.
Senior Vulnerability Researcher Two Six Technologies IncSenior Vulnerability ResearcherHerndon, VA$130,778–$196,167 / yearOur government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we're looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
Bioassay Researcher GuidehouseBioassay ResearcherSilver Spring, Maryland$85,000–$141,000 / yearThis position will provide scientific and laboratory research support for approved bioassay projects focused on establishing, characterizing, optimizing, and validating cell-based and biochemical assays for biological therapeutics. The researcher will support laboratory-based experiments to advance bioassay development and characterization, including transcytosis and permeation assays for evaluating the deposition and transport of biological therapeutics.
2027 PhD Graduate - Vulnerability Researcher - Offensive Cyber Capabilities Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Vulnerability Researcher - Offensive Cyber CapabilitiesLaurel, MDWe're looking for motivated and enthusiastic engineers who are excited to dive deep into embedded systems, discover vulnerabilities, and build offensive cyber capabilities that solve real-world national security challenges. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
Sr. Cyber AI Operations Researcher Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCSr. Cyber AI Operations ResearcherLaurel, MDCyber AI Operations Researcher you will: Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Cyber AI Operations and Mission Assurance Develop innovative, cutting-edge prototype solutions to tradecraft-driven problems for DoD and IC customers by blending latest research and industry best practices. Have experience with integrating full spectrum cyber AI operations (network operations, defensive cyberspace operations, and offensive cyberspace operations) and conventional military operations (kinetic, information, and electronic warfare).
2027 PhD Graduate - Cyber Vulnerability Researcher Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Cyber Vulnerability ResearcherLaurel, MDAs a multidisciplinary research center, APL also encourages collaboration across disciplines, giving you the opportunity to work alongside world-class experts in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space exploration, radio communications, and additive manufacturing. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Bioassay Researcher Guidehouse IncBioassay ResearcherSilver Spring, MD$85,000–$141,000 / yearThis position will provide scientific and laboratory research support for approved bioassay projects focused on establishing, characterizing, optimizing, and validating cell-based and biochemical assays for biological therapeutics. The researcher will support laboratory-based experiments to advance bioassay development and characterization, including transcytosis and permeation assays for evaluating the deposition and transport of biological therapeutics.
Ceramics Researcher Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCCeramics ResearcherLaurel, MDAPL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Have 2+ years of experience synthesizing and processing materials, particularly advanced ceramics, graded materials, ceramic matrix composites, or high temperature oxide and non-oxide based materials.
NewCNO Vulnerability Researcher, SME Navstar, Inc.CNO Vulnerability Researcher, SMEColumbia, MD$150,000–$275,000 / yearOccasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, static and dynamic program analysis, network security, and encryption.
Quantum Researcher Scientist Pivot Path SolutionsQuantum Researcher ScientistGaithersburg, MDThe successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in one or more areas, including quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communications and networking, quantum optics, superconducting or atomic quantum systems, quantum algorithms, or quantum error correction. Experience with superconducting circuits or qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, quantum photonics, single-photon systems, quantum sensors, or comparable quantum platforms.
Cybersecurity Researcher Two Six Technologies IncCybersecurity ResearcherHerndon, VA$113,936–$163,473 / yearOur government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we're looking for a Software Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you'll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.
Cyber Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher RTXCyber Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability ResearcherColumbia, MarylandAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.
Robotics Researcher Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLCRobotics ResearcherLaurel, MDThe Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare, advance space exploration, and address critical challenges facing the nation. We are a multidisciplinary team focused on groundbreaking impacts in the areas of robotics control, machine learning, generative AI, human-robot and robot-robot teaming, assured autonomy, and novel robot design.
2027 PhD Graduate - Cyber Researcher - Capabilities Development Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Cyber Researcher - Capabilities DevelopmentLaurel, MDHave experience in the development of related documents that define processes, solutions, requirements, and specifications for government agencies (military, federal departments/agencies, state, and local) and public organizations to collaborate and achieve greater cybersecurity. Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams.
2027 PhD Graduate - Post Doctoral in Robotics Researcher Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC2027 PhD Graduate - Post Doctoral in Robotics ResearcherLaurel, MDThe Robotics Group in the Research and Exploratory Development Department is an interdisciplinary team of researchers that is inventing the future across the broad spectrum of robotics, with applications that strengthen national defense, improve healthcare, advance space exploration, and address critical challenges facing the nation. We are a multidisciplinary team focused on groundbreaking impacts in the areas of robotics control, agentic AI, human-robot and robot-robot teaming, assured autonomy, and novel robot design.