Battlespace Cybersecurity Researcher I

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Battlespace Cybersecurity Researcher I (onsite) to support cybersecurity research for connected cyber physical systems, including mission- and safety-critical platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects focused on cyber physical security
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, communications, and systems engineering to develop, integrate, and evaluate new cyber security technologies
• Support advanced technology demonstrations to drive early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Assist with technical proposal preparation and execution of government-sponsored science and technology research
• Build partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins and customers to maintain collaboration and strategic alignment
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• 1+ years experience working with embedded systems, industrial control systems, or operational technology
• Previous research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• Aerospace or defense experience
• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience working with FPGA or other embedded systems

Security Clearance

• DoD Clearance: Top Secret
• Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Location and Work Type

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America (onsite)
• Role type: Onsite (primarily works onsite)

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 57,200 - 108,800 per year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, where payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.