Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

Cyberjobs; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Career development

Flexible work hours

Paid time off

Job summary

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to provide onsite SETA services for government satellite programs, focusing on acquisition, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and crypto systems. Candidates must hold active TS/SCI with poly, be willing to travel up to 25%, and demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills in a fast-paced national security environment.

The role involves evaluating vendor proposals, developing testing frameworks, and coordinating with COTRs

Qualifications

• RMF and information security policies familiarity.
• Understanding space communication, network, and crypto systems design and testing.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Support SPO in acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate testing frameworks and security assessments; remediate red/blue team findings; improve cybersecurity posture.
• Develop documents and briefings for status updates to Government and industry as required.
• Coordinate with COTRs and SMEs to modify and maintain contract documentation.
• Review CDRL deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
• Travel as required (up to 25%).

Skills

RMF experience

Space comms knowledge

Government domain familiarity

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/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.

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 exemplarycompensationand total rewards package designed to recruit, train, andretaintop talentandcommitted 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.

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities

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 20thyears of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

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 Insurancewith Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.


• Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.