Experience with one or more of the following: PLC and HMI platforms; Industrial protocols and networks; Embedded devices and microcontrollers; FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or comparable real-time operating systems; Hardware and firmware security; Robotics or autonomous systems; Wireless and IoT environments; Automotive, material-handling, or connected-product networks; Hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop testing; Digital forensics or evidence-preservation environments. Applicants must meet one of the following educational and professional preparation pathways: A terminal degree in computer science, cybersecurity, computer engineering, electrical engineering, informatics, information technology, systems engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment date; or.