Electrical Hardware and Systems Validation Research Professional
Core
Conducting research on resilience of cyber-physical systems supporting critical infrastructure, including susceptibility and vulnerability modeling, testing, validation, and mitigation approaches relevant to national security applications.
Role type
Research Professional (Research Specialist or Research Engineer)
Builds
Research outputs, test plans, technical deliverables, and briefings for government stakeholders
Domain
National security, cyber-physical systems, critical infrastructure resilience
Deliverable
research
Required skills
susceptibility and vulnerability modeling, testing and validation, mitigation approaches, technology assessment, systems design, system analysis, test and evaluation planning, data collection, technical writing, project management
Preferred skills
experience in defense or intelligence R&D programs, experience with measurement-informed modeling of complex systems, experience preparing technical proposals
Technologies
Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
Conduct research on resilience of cyber-physical systems; develop susceptibility and vulnerability models; execute test and evaluation activities; prepare technical deliverables and briefings for government stakeholders; contribute to research proposals and technical work plans
Seniority
Entry Level (Bachelor's + 2 yrs), Mid Level (Master's + 3 yrs or Bachelor's + 5 yrs), Senior Level (Master's + 7 yrs or Bachelor's + 10 yrs), or PhD + 5 yrs
