Cyber-Physical Systems Research Engineer

About Galois

Galois tackles the hardest problems in computer science. Our mission is to assure trust in critical systems that protect the privacy and integrity of information in the real world.  ​Core to​ ​this​ ​is​ ​the​ ​application​ ​of​ ​formal​ ​analysis​ ​techniques​ ​that​ ​allow​ ​systems​ ​to​ ​be​ ​modeled, analyzed,​ ​and​ ​mathematically proven​ ​correct to ensure​ ​that a​ ​system​ ​behaves​ ​exactly​ ​as​ ​we​ ​intend​ ​under​ ​all​ ​circumstances.

We are a community of researchers, engineers, and operations people who are dedicated to creating trustworthiness in critical systems in every functional area of the organization. Our organization is highly collaborative, and we pursue working from first principles, transparency, building deep trust, learning and innovating, and creating space for you to be authentically you. Our unique organizational structure enables us to adapt to the needs of the innovative projects we deliver.

We are employee-owned and aspire to provide employees with a sense of freedom to pursue passions in and out of work — whether it be opportunities to learn, career growth, a sense of community, or whatever else brings you value as a person. 

Research Engineers at Galois design and develop advanced technologies for safety- and security-critical systems, networks, data science, and their applications. Engineers work in small team settings and must successfully interact with clients, partners, and other employees in a highly cooperative, collaborative, and intellectually challenging environment.

Our research engineers work in small teams and successfully interact with clients, partners, and other employees in a highly collaborative environment. We’re looking for people who can invent, learn, think, and inspire.

For more on our organizational structure, visit Life at Galois.

About This Role

Galois is hiring a cyber-physical systems research engineer to join our team! This role will primarily focus on advancing research into cyber-physical systems verification, security, and exploit development. Researchers in this role will use their expertise in security and formal methods to conduct research on securing complex cyber-physical and embedded platforms through the development of novel tools and methodologies. 

Responsibilities

As a Research Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities: 

• Requirements gathering: engage the client in a series of discussions, where each iteration refines the needs of the client, and leads to the suggestion of means to meet those needs.
• Formal verification: use mechanical reasoning tools such as theorem provers, model checkers and SMT-solvers to demonstrate or analyze security and correctness properties of systems.
• Modeling: leverage tools and frameworks such as Modelica, SysML, Ansys Twin Builder, and Ansys SCADE to create models of control systems, physical components, dynamics, and system architectures.   
• Technology research and development: assess and evaluate cutting-edge technology and academic literature and incorporate that technology into prototype solutions.
• Implementation: design, develop, and maintain tools that automate the process of formally analyzing a complex cyber-physical or embedded system.

Key Qualifications

• Education—A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent is required. 
• Required Technical Expertise:
• Experience modeling and analyzing cyber-physical systems using tools and frameworks such as Modelica, SysML, Ansys TwinBuilder, or Ansys SCADE. 
• Background in cybersecurity exploitation or reverse engineering (e.g., binary analysis, vulnerability discovery, hardware reverse engineering)
• Basic knowledge of hardware engineering languages and platforms 
• Proficient in formal methods with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: model checking, theorem proving, program analysis, or reachability/falsification of hybrid systems.
• Fluency in one or more programming languages with experience developing high-assurance systems and/or security products.
• Required General Skills:
• Must work well with customers, including building rapport, identifying needs, and communicating with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. 
• Must be highly motivated and able to self-manage deadlines and quality goals.

Security and Citizenship Requirement

The candidate must be a U.S. citizen. 

Candidates must have and retain a TS clearance. 

The candidate must not require a U.S. government export license to authorize access to export-controlled technology and software required to perform this role. 

Location

This role requires the ability to work in person from one of Galois' office locations in Arlington, VA, Dayton, OH, Minneapolis, MN, or Portland, OR.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to provide for your and your family’s well-being, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• Fully paid medical insurance plans and dental and vision reimbursement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
• Mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance program
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 9 days of paid company holidays each year
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave (available for birth, adoption, and fostering)
• 1 week of fully paid “Blue Sky” innovation time each year to pursue your interests

For more information on our benefits, visit Careers at Galois.

Compensation

Compensation is based on the value of your results, not your value as an employee or person. The compensation process, individual salaries, and criteria for salary changes are transparent to the entire company.

For more information about our forward-looking and transparent approach to pay, visit Compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Galois is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage and respect different viewpoints and experiences as being essential to the process of innovation. We strive to acquire, grow, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that applies principles and standards equitably while supporting the needs and accommodations of the individual employee.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws, it is the policy of Galois, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact peopleoperations@galois.com.