Institute for Defense Analyses · 1 day ago
Research Engineer – IDA Center for Computing Sciences
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $265K/yr
6+ years expThe Institute for Defense Analyses Center for Computing Sciences is seeking outstanding researchers to tackle critical computing problems essential for national security. The role involves providing technical and analytical expertise in areas such as cryptography, high-performance computing, and network defense, requiring innovative thinking and the ability to work autonomously.
AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical and analytical expertise in support of IDA's long-term mandate to help the intelligence community identify and solve difficult technical problems in areas such as cryptography and cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, speech/signals analysis, and network defense and exploitation
Attacking potentially impossible problems requires intellectual breadth, willingness to take risks, and significant autonomy; this research often also requires close attention to how the results will be used, and to the possibility of creating genuinely new scientific ideas
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
At minimum, requires BS+8 years of experience or MS+6 years of experience or Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate for the position
Demonstrated ability to perform independent research
Proven ability to publish findings and present findings orally
Able to present ideas, concepts, and theories orally and in writing
Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution
Able to work in an unstructured environment and/or on more than one project concurrently
Able to interact with government or industry representatives
Travel may be required
Preferred
A PhD is helpful but not required
Benefits
A range of medical plans as well as stand-alone dental and vision coverage
A generous contribution of 10% of base salary to our Qualified Retirement Plan after six months of service
Promoting a healthy work-life balance with a flexible work environment
An Employee Assistance Plan
Paid parental leave
10 paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and other learning opportunities
Company
Institute for Defense Analyses
Institute for Defense Analyses is an organization that offers security and science policy questions objective analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mario Wong, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Alane Struss
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-04-09
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