Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

LV8D Solutions LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Referral bonus

401(k) match

Career development

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and SETA support for government satellite programs. The role focuses on space communications, network, and crypto acquisitions with oversight across multiple programs.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with poly, extensive RMF and security policy experience, and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or Masters with 7+ years, or PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• Experience with RMF and information security standards.
• Understanding of space communication, network, and crypto systems.

Responsibilities

• Support SPO in acquisition planning, execution, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build and run testing frameworks and security assessments; address red/blue findings.
• Develop briefs for government and industry and coordinate with COTRs and SMEs.
• Review CDRLs for content and accuracy; participate in program reviews and tech interchange.
• Travel up to 25% domestically.

Skills

RMF experience

Info security policies

Space comms/network/crypto

Govt orgs knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Job description

Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Communication Systems Engineer will support government satellite programs through acquisition, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technical oversight of space communications,

Position Overview

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as an Offensive Security Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services.

The Offensive Security Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polyis required to be considered for this role

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments. Help resolve red/blue team findings. Improve cybersecurity posture against evolving threats
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
• Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
• Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
• Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems
• Available to travel up to 25% domestically

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment

• On-site work in a government or contractor facility
• Occasional travel (up to 25%)

About LV8D Solutions

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
• Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty: Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
• Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities: Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
• Milestone Rewards: Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
• Profit Sharing: Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.
• 401(k) Company Match: The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
• Career Development: The company invests in your professional growth through:
  • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications
  • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution
• Work-Life Balance: Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company holidays
• Health & Wellness Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
• Medical Coverage: Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
• Dental & Vision:
  • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Income Protection:
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance:
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
  • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance