COMSEC Test Engineer

Pace Runners; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary incentives

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a COMSEC Test Engineer to perform hands-on testing of encryption systems for space and terrestrial networks. This role involves mitigating technical risks, executing system operations, troubleshooting maintenance issues, and validating system functionality. Candidates must possess an active TOP SECRET clearance and experience with COMSEC equipment. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $210,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET security clearance required; SCI access with CI Polygraph preferred.
• Practical experience in installation and operation of COMSEC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in communications protocols for integration of COMSEC equipment.
• Execute configuration, operation, and testing of COMSEC systems.
• Perform fault isolation and necessary maintenance actions.
• Conduct functional checkouts of hardware/software configurations.

Skills

Technical expertise in COMSEC equipment

Experience with secure communications architectures

Job description

COMSEC Test Engineer (CTE)

Chantilly, VA

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description

As a COMSEC Test Engineer, you will perform hands‑on utility and testing of encryption systems critical to securing space systems and terrestrial network architectures. You will apply detailed technical knowledge of COMSEC equipment and specifications to ensure the seamless installation and functional checkout of complex hardware and software configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Integration: Apply deep expertise in communications protocols for space and terrestrial networks to mitigate technical and programmatic risks during the integration of COMSEC equipment into operational environments.
• Systems Operations: Execute precise configuration, operation, and performance testing on COMSEC systems to ensure mission readiness.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform critical fault isolation, troubleshooting, and necessary maintenance actions to repair and restore systems to peak functionality.
• Functional Validation: Conduct comprehensive functional checkouts of hardware/software configurations to meet rigorous security specifications.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance is required. SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Practical experience in the installation and operation of COMSEC equipment within secure communications architectures.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is 100,000–210,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well‑being, and professional growth.

Location

Multiple locations / Chantilly, VA

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export‑controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I‑9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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