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For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.\nJoin our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!\nKey statistics:\n950+ Consultants \n640+ Ph.D.s \n90+ Disciplines \n30+ Offices globally \nOur Opportunity\nWe are currently seeking a Robotics Cybersecurity Engineer for our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice in Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; or another U.S. location. In this role you will work as part of a team to help clients design, evaluate, and improve the cybersecurity of robotic and autonomous systems used in safety- and mission-critical environments. You will support clients throughout the lifecycle of robotic systems, from early architecture and threat modeling through development, testing, deployment, and assurance.\nYou will help clients build security into robots they are developing, assess the security and fitness-for-purpose of existing robotic systems, and establish practical cybersecurity assurance programs for robotic platforms operating in industrial, transportation, medical, and defense environments.\nYou will be responsible for\nDelivering highly technical consulting services to help clients design, build, evaluate, and operate secure robotic and autonomous systems used in safety- and mission-critical applications\nAssessing the cybersecurity posture of robotic systems, including embedded software, sensors, actuators, communications, autonomy stacks, cloud or edge infrastructure, operator interfaces, and supporting development environments\nLeading or supporting threat modeling, security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments for robotic and autonomous systems\nHelping clients define, implement, and evaluate DevSecOps practices for robotics development, including secure software development, secure CI/CD pipelines, automated security testing and simulation, SBOM generation, vulnerability management, and secure release processes\nDeveloping cybersecurity assurance practices, frameworks, and evidence packages for robotic systems\nAdvising clients on secure system architecture, including identity and access management, secure communications, encryption, key management, secure boot, trusted execution, software update mechanisms, logging, monitoring, and incident response\nLeading or collaborating on all phases of the client engagement lifecycle, including identifying client needs, framing and scoping business problems, developing project and sprint plans, building and evaluating secure robotics solutions, and translating insights into actionable recommendations\nAdvising clients on both technical and strategic business solutions, identifying new technology-driven opportunities, and helping clients plan scalable, sustainable, and efficient systems\nSupporting business development by proactively building relationships with clients, identifying new project opportunities, and helping craft and execute business and technical solutions, either independently or collaboratively with firm leadership\nYou will have the following skills and qualifications\nPh.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an M.S. with at least 3 years of relevant work experience after the completion of the M.S. degree\nOur contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of, or ability to obtain, a DoD security clearance\nExperience securing robotic, autonomous, embedded, cyber-physical, operational technology, or safety-critical systems\nStrong understanding of cybersecurity engineering principles, including threat modeling, secure architecture, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, secure software development, and risk management\nFamiliarity with robotics software and systems, such as ROS/ROS 2, real-time operating systems, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, perception systems, autonomy stacks, or robotic communications protocols\nExperience with one or more relevant programming languages, such as C, C++, Python, Rust, Java, or similar languages used in robotics, embedded systems, or cybersecurity tooling\nFamiliarity with secure software development practices, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, code analysis, dependency management, SBOMs, container security, and vulnerability management\nStrong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical, scientific, and business concepts for diverse audiences\nBusiness acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying value for clients, framing business plans, and driving business development\nStrong project management and organizational skills; ability to thrive independently and as a collaborative team member in fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings\nApplicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].\nLife @ Exponent\nTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact\nAttracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.\nOur firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.\nWork Environment\nAt Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. 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