Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer

Space Systems Integration LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions company is seeking a Cyber Engineer in Arlington, VA. In this role, you will provide technical assistance for advanced cybersecurity practices and support government program integration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and five years of relevant experience, including an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space vehicle projects.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant industry experience in DoD/IC.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience with software testing for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex results to management.
• Integrate cybersecurity throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support government Program Manager with security practices.

Skills

Defensive on-orbit cyber operations

Space system engineering

Risk management

Cybersecurity integration

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Job description

Overview

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast‑growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward‑thinking, self‑directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

Position

Cyber Engineer – Arlington, VA. The role involves providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the program and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge space vehicles and missions.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to highly classified systems and communicate complex results to management and executive leadership.
• Integrate cybersecurity throughout the software development lifecycle while maintaining DevOps agility.
• Support the government Program Manager in integrating cybersecurity practices, establishing security checks, reviewing vulnerability assessments, and evaluating mitigation paths.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on on‑orbit cyber operations, defensive (and offensive) capabilities, and cyber governance for space vehicle and ground systems.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into launch processes and ensure compliance with mission requirements.
• Support SETA support to government program office and perform test planning and execution for space systems.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.) or equivalent.
• Experience with defensive on‑orbit cyber operations.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with DoD program management, Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Occasional travel within the continental US may be required.

Desired Experience

• Ten (10) years of DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with offensive on‑orbit cyber operations.
• Experience with software and/or cybersecurity testing for space vehicle and/or space ground systems.
• Prior experience providing SETA support to a Government program office.
• Experience in Agile Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) principles.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Experience working in multiple classification environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.