Senior Cyber & Advanced Systems Scientist / Engineer

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Senior Cyber & Advanced Systems Scientist / Engineer

  • Bedford, MA, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

2026-09-18

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Cyber, Advanced Systems, and Research Scientists/Engineers to support complex technology programs at their Bedford, MA facility. The ideal candidates will have a strong hands-on technical background and experience applying advanced engineering and cybersecurity concepts to real-world systems.

This is an onsite, full-time opportunity supporting programs involving advanced defense and aerospace technologies. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: Cybersecurity, Reverse Engineering, UAS, C-UAS, Space Systems, Drones, and Embedded Systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical and engineering support for complex defense and aerospace programs.

  • Perform reverse engineering, system analysis, vulnerability assessment, and technical research.

  • Analyze and assess embedded systems, software, hardware, and networked platforms.

  • Support development and evaluation of UAS, C-UAS, drone, and space-related technologies.

  • Apply practical cybersecurity techniques to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop technical solutions.

  • Conduct technical experimentation, testing, prototyping, and analysis.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams to solve complex technical problems.

  • Develop technical documentation, reports, analyses, and presentations.

  • Support multiple programs and emerging technical initiatives as priorities evolve.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

  • Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent demonstrated expertise may be considered.

  • Practical, hands-on experience in Cybersecurity or related technical disciplines.

  • Experience in one or more of the following:

    • Reverse Engineering

    • UAS / UAV / Drones

    • Counter-UAS (C-UAS)

    • Space Warfare / Space Systems

    • Embedded Systems

    • Cybersecurity

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work effectively in an onsite, full-time environment.

  • Ability to work on complex technical problems with limited direction and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within the DoD, defense, aerospace, intelligence, or national security environment.

  • Experience with embedded software/hardware analysis.

  • Experience with reverse engineering tools and methodologies.

  • Experience analyzing communications, networks, protocols, or cyber-physical systems.

  • Experience with UAS/C-UAS technologies or related autonomous systems.

  • Experience supporting space-based systems or space warfare programs.

  • Experience with vulnerability research, exploitation, malware analysis, or cyber operations.

  • Strong programming/scripting skills such as Python, C/C++, Assembly, or similar languages.

Location: Bedford, MA / Boston Area
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full-Time
Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret
Education: Master's degree or higher preferred; equivalent technical expertise and demonstrated capabilities may be considered