Top 312 Vulnerability Research Engineer Jobs in Columbia, MD

Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $135,800 - $203,600 a year
- Overtime
- Supervising experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Software Reverse Engineer
Leidos —Columbia, MD
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
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Ceramics Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
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- Bachelor's degree
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- Health insurance
Senior Reverse Engineer / Cyber Capability Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Systems Engineer - Security TS/SCI
Amentum —Columbia, MD
- $155,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Security Research Engineer
Cisco Systems —Fulton, MD
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- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
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- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Junior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $64,000 - $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC —Silver Spring, MD
- $99,000 - $206,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer (Onsite)
Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $122,000 - $253,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Engineer – IDA Center for Computing Sciences
Institute for Defense Analyses —Bowie, MD
- $115 an hour
- Email
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Reverse Engineer - All Levels
Interclypse, Inc. —Annapolis Junction, MD
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
HPC Scientific Software Engineer (IT@JH Research Computing)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $85,500 - $149,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Computer Science
- System design
Cyber Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher
RTX Corporate —Columbia, MD
- $95,500 - $181,700 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Windows
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Software Engineer — Agentic AI Workflows & Vulnerability Research
Intezra, Inc. —Columbia, MD
- $200,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Research
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Howard Community College —Columbia, MD
- $78,659 - $112,090 a year
- Overtime
- System design
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Community College of Baltimore County —Catonsville, MD
- $71,029 - $117,400 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- 1 year
- Free parking
- Paid jury duty
2026 Graduate – Software Engineer; Data Scientist; Ontologist – Threat Analytic Systems
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Materials Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Forensic Research Scientist (Scientist/Engineer III LCAT)
FedWriters, Inc. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $100,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Cybersecurity Engineer
BlackSea Technologies —Baltimore, MD
- $145,000 - $165,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Linux
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Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer

Northrop Grumman -
Baltimore, MD

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Job Details

$135,800 - $203,600 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Team supervision
Team development
Supervising experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Software development experience
Sensors

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to work as a deputy technical lead for technical concepts and algorithm development work related to advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the deputy lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas and has a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported. Come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD!

What You’ll Get To Do:

As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EO/IR sensors and develop cutting-edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs. You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high-fidelity, physics-based models.

A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, and experience leading teams to successful program execution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In coordination with the algorithm architect, lead technical execution of R&D programs
Mentor and develop junior team members
Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms
Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance
Understand data quality and artifact impacts
Represent system performance in functional and analytical models

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Experience leading junior and/or peer team members
Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or MATLAB
Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors
Experience with the understanding of Physics-based detection methods for various phenomenologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in STEM
Experience writing technical proposals
Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs
Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects
Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access
Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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