Momentum Engineering
ME00451-Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 1
Momentum Engineering - Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
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ME00451-Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist 1
Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs. Job Summary Seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist Role involves developing tools and methods to analyze, exploit, and break modern encryption schemes to support national security objectives Candidates must have a strong foundation in computer science, cryptography, and mathematics, along with the creativity and persistence to solve hard technical problems Primary Responsibilities Perform anlytics maintenance and development Conduct cryptanalysis of encrypted communications, protocols, and data at rest Develop and implement software tools to assist in the identification, analysis, and exploitation of encrypted or encoded information Collaborate with mathematicians, engineers, and intelligence analysts to create custom solutions Reverse-engineer proprietary or adversarial cryptographic systems and algorithms Apply statistical, machine learning, and algorithmic methods to extract useful data from protected signals Required Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of relevant experience, Associates degree with 3 years of experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field Ability to use python to automate workflows and processes Experience with C++ Familiarity with customer toolsets and dataflow Ability to develop tradecraft focused on new and existing technologies Generalized idea of networking concepts Desired Qualifications No desired qualifications listed at this time Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The pay range for this role is: 80,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)
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Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs. Job Summary Seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cryptanalytic Computer Scientist Role involves developing tools and methods to analyze, exploit, and break modern encryption schemes to support national security objectives Candidates must have a strong foundation in computer science, cryptography, and mathematics, along with the creativity and persistence to solve hard technical problems Primary Responsibilities Perform anlytics maintenance and development Conduct cryptanalysis of encrypted communications, protocols, and data at rest Develop and implement software tools to assist in the identification, analysis, and exploitation of encrypted or encoded information Collaborate with mathematicians, engineers, and intelligence analysts to create custom solutions Reverse-engineer proprietary or adversarial cryptographic systems and algorithms Apply statistical, machine learning, and algorithmic methods to extract useful data from protected signals Required Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of relevant experience, Associates degree with 3 years of experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field Ability to use python to automate workflows and processes Experience with C++ Familiarity with customer toolsets and dataflow Ability to develop tradecraft focused on new and existing technologies Generalized idea of networking concepts Desired Qualifications No desired qualifications listed at this time Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The pay range for this role is: 80,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)
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