COMSEC Analyst

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks a COMSEC Analyst to oversee key COMSEC activities crucial for protecting our launch vehicles and satellites. This role requires effective management of COMSEC accounts and compliance with national security standards, all while fostering innovation.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a security-related role. Expect to work in a classified environment, possibly requiring a Top Secret Security Clearance. A competitive salary range of $85,000.00 to $135,000.00 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in COMSEC or security field.
• 1+ years of experience in a security-related role.

Responsibilities

• Manage COMSEC accounts and key issuance procedures.
• Prepare COMSEC deliverables with limited oversight.
• Interface with customer counterparts at a security execution level.

Skills

Experience in COMSEC

Troubleshooting End Crypto Units

Compliance inspection management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

End Crypto Units

Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)

Distributed INFOSEC Account System (DIAS)

Job description

COMSEC ANALYST

Join SpaceX as a COMSEC Analyst and take ownership of key COMSEC disciplines that directly support the security of our launch vehicles, satellites, and ground systems. This role offers the opportunity to implement creative security solutions while ensuring national security requirements are met without slowing the pace of innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage COMSEC accounts, key issuance, and destruction procedures
• Perform and oversee self‑inspections, inventories, and compliance activities to company standards
• Operate, troubleshoot, and configure End Crypto Units including the KG‑175 suite, KGR‑42, and KG‑250 suite
• Prepare COMSEC deliverables such as security plans and key management plans with limited oversight
• Interface with customer counterparts at the security execution level and present to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of professional experience in COMSEC or a security field in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in COMSEC or a security field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience with CNSSI 4005 & 4001, NCSM Vol. 2, NSA/CSS Manual 3‑16, and related COMSEC policies and procedures
• 1+ year of experience with systems including International Association of Privacy Professionals (iApp), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), CARDS, CORE, and Distributed INFOSEC Account System (DIAS)
• Experience preparing security deliverables and identifying creative solutions that protect national security
• Strong ability to work across departments and interface effectively with customer counterparts
• Experience presenting to leadership and determining work priorities independently

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work in a classified environment
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Level 1: $85,000.00 – $115,000.00. Level 2: $105,000.00 – $135,000.00.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

EXTRA CONSIDERATIONS (EXPORT & CLEARANCE)

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmation plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].