Robotics Cybersecurity Engineer (M.S. or Ph.D.)
Exponent, Inc.2 months ago
Phoenix, AZ, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$140k - $154k/yr
Responsibilities
- Deliver cybersecurity consulting services for robotic and autonomous systems in safety- and mission-critical environments.
- Assess embedded software, sensors, actuators, communications, autonomy stacks, cloud or edge infrastructure, operator interfaces, and development environments.
- Lead or support threat modeling, security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
- Define, implement, and evaluate secure software development and DevSecOps practices, including automated security testing, SBOM generation, vulnerability management, and secure release processes.
- Develop cybersecurity assurance practices, frameworks, and evidence packages for robotic systems.
- Advise on secure architecture, identity and access management, secure communications, encryption, key management, secure boot, trusted execution, software updates, logging, monitoring, and incident response.
- Lead client engagement activities including scoping, project and sprint planning, solution evaluation, and translating findings into recommendations.
- Support business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping develop technical and business solutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an M.S. with at least 3 years of relevant work experience after completing the degree.
- U.S. citizenship and possession of, or ability to obtain, a DoD security clearance.
- Experience securing robotic, autonomous, embedded, cyber-physical, operational technology, or safety-critical systems.
- Strong understanding of threat modeling, secure architecture, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, secure software development, and risk management.
- Familiarity with robotics systems such as ROS/ROS 2, real-time operating systems, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, perception systems, autonomy stacks, and robotic communications protocols.
- Experience with one or more relevant programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Rust, or Java.
- Familiarity with secure software development, code analysis, dependency management, SBOMs, container security, and vulnerability management.
- Strong communication, project management, organizational, business development, and client advisory skills.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications, including publications under review or pending.
Benefits
- The position is based in Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, or another U.S. location, with consultants generally working in person unless traveling for client work or other business activities.
- Flexible work and personal scheduling is supported for client meetings, inspection sites, conferences, and other priorities.
- Associate and Senior Associate compensation includes bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonuses, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Benefits and programs support health, well-being, career growth, recognition, and professional development.