Cryptographic Systems Engineer (CSE)

Aurex; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Virginia is hiring a Cryptographic Systems Engineer to lead requirements integration and interact with Government stakeholders. This role requires an active TOP SECRET clearance and offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $220,000. Candidates should have a proven track record with NSA certification processes and expertise in Security Engineering for Space Systems. The position provides significant opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance is required, with SCI access preferred.
• Proven experience in space-based cryptographic implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Interact directly with Government stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
• Support the approval and certification of cryptographic solutions.
• Apply Security Engineering expertise for orbital applications.

Skills

Experience with NSA certification processes

Expertise in Security Engineering for Space Systems

Technical Leadership

Job description

Cryptographic Systems Engineer (CSE)

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 Cryptographic Systems Engineer, you will analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop rigorous system requirements specifications. You will serve as a technical guide for users, advising on alternative approaches and conducting feasibility studies to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the integration of requirements, design, and technology, incorporating new plans and systems into ongoing operations.
• Government Liaison: Interact directly with Government stakeholders regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations, resolving complex problems and conflicts.
• Compliance & Certification: Leverage deep experience with NSA processes to support the approval and certification of cryptographic solutions. This includes Security Requirements Development, Guidance and Analysis, Testing & Validation, and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Space Systems Engineering: Apply expertise in Security Engineering for Space Systems, specifically in the selection, implementation, and verification of cryptographic solutions for orbital applications.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance is required. SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph preferred.
• Experience: Proven track record with NSA certification processes and space-based cryptographic implementations.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $140,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year. 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: 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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