Lead research and development of cyber security tools and techniques, reverse engineering and exploitation of software and hardware systems for U.S. government operations.
Lead projects or major workstreams involving multi-disciplinary design, development, data analysis, programming, prototyping, integration, testing, or transition activities.
Apply extensive technical expertise to solve complex problems while evaluating alternative approaches, trade-offs, risks, and mission-driven implications.
Influence technical approach towards mission research, systems/subsystems, architecture design and integration.
Structure and manage execution of ambiguous work, translating project objectives into actionable technical plans.
Mentor others within the Group, reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field
Conduct research and develop cyber security tools and techniques, reverse engineering and exploiting software and hardware systems for U.S. government operations.
Owns and executes discrete design and development tasks such as data analyses, programming, designs, tests, models, simulations, or integration tasks within broader project or program efforts.
Applies relevant technical knowledge to solve less-defined and moderately complex problems, independently identifying appropriate methods and adapts existing approaches as needed.
May contribute to system, subsystem, or component-level development activities that may span multiple disciplines, mission needs, products, or technical focus areas.
Develops, reviews, and contributes to technical documentation, program reporting, data analyses, design materials, and presentations based on ambiguous policies and procedures.
Collaborates with project team members to ensure milestones, assumptions, dependencies, and technical risks are understood and addressed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or other relevant technical field
Master’s degree in a STEM discipline
Nice to have: embedded systems firmware reverse engineering
Nice to have: mobile applications reverse engineering
The Database Test Development team is looking for a Principal Data Systems Software Engineer to develop automated functional tests, test frameworks, and automation for Oracle Database Appliance (ODA). The role requires strong programming and debugging skills, and technical ownership of complex database functional testing areas.
Compensation
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated functional tests, test frameworks, and supporting software to validate ODA product and various features.
Drive automated test coverage by identifying functional gaps, developing comprehensive test scenarios, and building reusable automation to improve test effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop test programs that configure database environments, execute workloads, inject failures, and automatically verify results across different ODA configurations.
Design and develop automated tools, frameworks, and innovative software solutions to solve complex technical problems, streamline test development and execution, improve debugging and diagnostics, and enhance engineering productivity.
Validate database provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, high availability, failover, recovery, and other critical database lifecycle operations.
Lead human factors research and design for Intuitive’s robotic systems, instruments, and accessories, focusing on human-robot interaction, neuromotor control, and neural interfaces.
Responsibilities
Apply deep expertise in robotics, HRI, and mixed-methods research to identify unmet user needs, performance limitations, and opportunities for future product innovation.
Independently generate, prioritize, and communicate actionable design insights that shape product strategy, influence development priorities, and advance human factors capabilities.
De-risk design strategies focused on the analysis of human performance, workflow, and usability factors, while identifying and mitigating systemic usability risks across product lines.
Serve as the human factors lead for complex initiatives, partnering with engineering, product management, quality, and regulatory teams to drive usability-centered design decisions.
Influence product and business decisions by balancing user needs, safety, usability, technical feasibility, and organizational priorities.
Lead research on AI, cybersecurity, and systems security, developing prototypes, experiments, and systems that influence Horizon3’s technology.
Compensation
Base salary range: $174,191 - $249,230 annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills. Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.
Responsibilities
Identify, formulate, and drive research problems at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and computer systems.
Translate real technical challenges from Horizon3's products, security environments, and research agenda into well-defined research questions.
Independently develop research directions, technical hypotheses, and experimental plans.
Design and lead rigorous experiments in controlled and representative environments.
Build research prototypes and technical systems, or provide sufficient technical direction for others to implement and evaluate them.
Requirements
Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience
Lead posture construction program coordination for Indo‑Pacific projects, managing documents, tasks, and stakeholder relationships to support defense missions.
Compensation
The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Service Components to prioritize Indo‑Pacific projects
Manage program documents and tasks
Prepare briefs on scope, schedules, and risks
Build stakeholder relationships and resolve complex challenges
Lead coordination forums to maintain progress and unity of effort across the Joint force
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Nice to have: Geographic Command or Component staff experience
Nice to have: Construction Management experience
Nice to have: Joint military operations support
Nice to have: Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management