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Cyber Applied Research Scientist Sr - Cherry Hill, NJ

Lockheed Martin

Cherry Hill, NJJob$91–181K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$91–181K/yr
Location
Cherry Hill, NJ
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Concepts Laboratory is hiring a senior Cyber Applied Research Scientist to contribute to customer- and internally funded research and development. The role develops cyber technologies and prototypes, evaluates systems, and presents results to teammates and customers. It is fully onsite in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and requires U.S. citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cyber Technologies, nice to haveResearch and Prototype Development, nice to haveNetwork Protocols, nice to haveInter-Process Communication, nice to haveSoftware Development, requiredPython, requiredC, requiredC++, requiredApplied Research, requiredEmbedded Systems Development, requiredCompiler Design and Implementation, requiredIDS and PSP Design and Implementation, requiredStatic and Dynamic Reverse Engineering, requiredVulnerability Analysis, requiredMachine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, requiredCyber/IO/CNO R&D, requiredCapability Testing and Validation, requiredNetworking Technology, requiredUser-Space or Kernel-Space Development, nice to haveSocket Application Development, nice to haveDebugging, nice to haveTest Coordination, nice to haveAutomated Test Development, nice to haveDistributed Software Testing, nice to haveTest Plan Development, nice to haveTest Procedure Development, nice to haveTest Report Authoring, nice to haveUnix, nice to haveWindows, nice to haveTechnical Research, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Field or Related, requiredResearch and Development Experience, requiredUS Citizenship, requiredTS/SCI Clearance Eligibility, requiredAdvanced Technical Degree, nice to haveActive Top Secret Clearance or Higher, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Cyber Applied Research Scientist Sr - Cherry Hill, NJ

Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is an applied research and development center for scientific advancement in the areas of autonomy, robotics, artificial intelligence, command & control, human-machine symbiosis, spectrum operations, hypersonics and cyber. ATL's Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) has been at the forefront of innovation, crafting cutting-edge cyber solutions for the Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC), focusing on cyber research. Our mission: to empower our nation's heroes with game-changing Information Operations (IO) and Computer Network Operations (CNO) technologies that tackle some of the toughest challenges head-on. We're a passionate, problem-solving team that thrives on tackling the most complex, enigmatic issue, and our quest for cyber excellence requires a diverse range of skills and expertise.

ACL is hiring a Sr Cyber Applied Research Scientist to join our team of revolutionaries leading the charge in the ever-changing domain of cyber.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will working align side applied researchers and engineers who contribute to projects that redefine the cutting edge of customer and internally funded R&D:

  • Researching, inventing, designing, and developing new approaches to computing technology, as well as develop innovative uses for existing technology.

  • Creating and improving computer systems, applications, and algorithms.

  • Solving complex computing problems through development of innovative prototypes and software systems.

  • Evaluating systems against envisioned metrics.

  • Authoring technical portions of proposals, presenting results and demonstrating prototypes to your teammates and program customers.

Who You Are:

  • You have demonstrated a passion for cyber technologies, are self-motivation, and adept at research and prototype development

  • You have a deep understanding of network protocols and inter-process communication

  • You possess a strong technical background that might include experience in any of the following: software development with C, C++, and Python; debugging with gdb, Valgrind, windbg; Firmware or Kernel-level development; OS/Network/Application designs; vulnerability and malware analysis; or Reverse Engineering, IO, and CNO technology development.

  • You revel in the thrill of finding solutions when the path isn't clear, the idea of creating groundbreaking operational capabilities excites you, and you thrive in an open, collaborative environment

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This role is fully onsite at our Cherry Hill, NJ location. US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance is required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical fields of study such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or related field.

  • Experience in Research & Development

  • Experience with Software Development in Python, C, or C++ Experience in one or more of the following domains:

  • Applied research

  • 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, capability testing, and validation including government required packages

  • Networking technology

  • US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

  • Advanced degree(s) in technical fields of study such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or related field.

  • Demonstrated skills in user-space or kernel-space development

  • Networking protocols and socket application development

  • Debugging (e.g gdb, windbg, OllyDbg, Valgrind)

  • Experience coordinating with external test organizations to plan and execute large scale test events and exercises

  • Demonstrated skills in automated test development and execution of distributed software systems scaling from unit testing to full system testing

  • Development and authoring of test plans, test procedures, and test reports

  • Experience with testing on both Unix and Windows operating systems

  • Self-directed technical research explorations

  • Active Top Secret clearance or higher

Pay Information

  • $91000.00 - $181113.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 38,872 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$91–181K/yr
  • New Jersey median$135–200K/yr708 salary ranges
  • US median$132–214K/yr31,450 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $136K, is 18% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($166K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 819 open Software Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 38,872 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
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Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,029 of the 38,872 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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