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Lockheed Martin · 2 hours ago

Cyber Applied Research Scientist (AR) / Onsite: Arlington, VA

positionArlington, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leader in innovation within the cybersecurity domain, particularly through their Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL). They are seeking a Cyber Applied Research Scientist to contribute to the development of cutting-edge cyber solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, focusing on various complex challenges in cybersecurity.

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Responsibilities

Authoring technical portions of proposals
Presenting results and demonstrating prototypes to teammates and program customers

Qualification

Cyber/IO/CNO R&DVulnerability AnalysisReverse EngineeringEmbedded systems developmentMachine-learning/Artificial IntelligenceApplied research skillsCompiler DesignStaticDynamic reverse engineeringDebuggers gdbDebuggers ValgrindDebuggers windbgNetwork protocols knowledgeInter-process communicationSoftware development CSoftware development C++Software development Python

Required

Strong software development prowess in C, C++, and Python
Well-versed in debuggers like gdb, Valgrind, windbg
Deep understanding of network protocols and inter-process communication
Ability to execute guided research tasks

Preferred

Applied research skills
Embedded systems development
Compiler Design and Implementation
IDS and PSP Design and Implementation
Static and dynamic reverse engineering on x86/x86_64, MIPS, ARM, or PowerPC
Vulnerability Analysis of source code or binaries
Machine-learning/Artificial Intelligence
Cyber/IO/CNO R&D

Benefits

Lockheed Martin Incentive Plan

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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