Apogee Research is looking for people in pursuit of solving some of the hardest problems in computer systems and network security. Our team is customer-focused and passionate about delivering solutions to fill critical unmet needs efficiently. We currently have openings for Senior Research Engineers (Full-time) located in our Arlington, VA office. Our ideal candidate is experienced in advanced research and software design, development, and analysis.
At Apogee Research you will:
- Work with a world-class team of researchers and developers tackling problems considered too difficult or too risky for commercial markets
- Work in small teams of 4-8 technical people
- Jump into the deep end of the pool and learn something new every day
- Work for US Government R&D customers for agencies such as DARPA
- Participate in all aspects of the software R&D life cycle, from brainstorming and software and system design through testing and delivery
Key Responsibilities
Apogeeans have a broad range of backgrounds that include computer science, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, and chemical engineering. We value diversity of thought and blend agility with rigor to deliver innovative and demonstratively effective solutions. Responsibilities will be assigned based on your experience, abilities, and interests. Some examples of the work we are looking to cover:
- Development of Loadable Kernel Modules (Linux) to monitor software behavior and enforce security properties for advanced intrusion detection and response systems
- Development of reverse-engineering tools that can automate the analysis of embedded software for the presence of malicious behavior
- Development and analysis of ad hoc IPSec-based routing overlay protocols intended to drive networks towards a trustworthy state
- Development, analysis, and control of interacting software agents intended to both observe and create network effects in both LAN and WAN environments
- Research, development, and analysis of stochastic systems, including detection, estimation, and control
- Performance analysis and optimization of a large-scale, multi-tool/multi-language analytics system
Minimum Education, Skills, and Experience
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance; therefore any applicant must be a US citizen
- Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant fields
- 5+ years with a Bachelors; 3+ years with a Master’s; 0-2 years of experience with a PhD
- Deep understanding of computational systems and networks, including Windows and/or Linux internals, and/or embedded systems
- Solid software engineering and object-oriented development skills and knowledge of languages such as C++, Java, Ruby, Python, assembly
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and remain well organized in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Networking code development (device drivers, firewalls, routers, usage of tun/tap devices, Wireshark, etc.)
- Operating system internals, kernel, and device driver development
- VMware, VirtualBox, Docker, or other virtualization, container or sandbox technologies
- Network protocol development and analysis techniques
- Security topics like fuzzing, memory analysis, malware techniques, cryptography, etc.
- Agile software development and Continuous Integration and Deployment environments
About Apogee Research
Apogee Research conducts research and development of advanced computer network operations (CNO) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to improve national security. Our focus is to bring cutting-edge research into practice for the Intelligence and DoD communities. We blend agility with rigor to deliver innovative and demonstrably effective solutions. Founded by Tiffany Frazier, Ph.D. and Evan Fortunato Ph.D., we have grown steadily receiving recognition from organizations such as SECAF and Arlington Economic and Development. While these are great honors regarding financial stability and growth, we believe what is more important is our passion for solving hard and interesting problems with people you enjoy working with on a daily basis. We have an active and dynamic research environment that provides opportunities to work on various projects for DARPA. We take on the challenges of the future that run the gamut of researching, prototyping, and integrating technologies.
Apogee Research offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.
Apogee Research is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.