Cryptographic Systems Engineer (CSE)

Aurex; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a Cryptographic Systems Engineer (CSE) in El Segundo, CA to lead the integration of requirements and technologies for space systems. The role requires collaboration with government stakeholders to ensure mission success and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on cryptographic solutions and security engineering.

The engineer will guide feasibility studies, develop rigorous system specifications, and support NSA certification processes to assure secure and reliable orbital

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance required; SCI access with CI Polygraph preferred.
• Experience with NSA certification processes and space-based cryptographic implementations.
• Strong systems engineering background with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of requirements, design, and technology into ongoing operations.
• Interface with Government stakeholders to resolve technical considerations and conflicts.
• Apply security engineering expertise to space systems, selecting and verifying cryptographic solutions.

Skills

Security clearance

NSA certification

Space cryptography

Technical leadership

Job description

Cryptographic Systems Engineer CSE El Segundo CA

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 matterfast 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 ATOSpace 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 preferredExperience
• Proven track record with NSA certification processes and space based cryptographic implementations

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is 15000000 22000000 per year

• We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary
• We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees health well being and professional growth

Compensation is determined by the candidates work experience education training and relevant skills

Location

El Segundo CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 applicants 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 US 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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