Robotics Cybersecurity Engineer (M.S. or Ph.D.)
Exponent, Inc.4 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.
About Exponent, Inc.
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that investigates failures, tests products, and advises on safety, risk, and regulatory matters for corporations, law firms, insurers, and government agencies. It runs a project-based consulting model across dozens of technical disciplines, offering expert testimony and in-house laboratory analysis. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Exponent operates globally and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (EXPO).