Cyber Integration Engineer

A² Systems Engineering; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A² Systems Engineering in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force SSIO.

You will provide technical and systems engineering expertise to integrate space and cyber operations across the DoD, partnering with Government leadership to evaluate requirements and bridge space and cyber architectures. You will assess cyber resiliency, guide capability transitions, and help shape enterprise plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; CS/CE/Cyber preferred.
• 8+ years in cyber integration and defense cyber security.
• Experience evaluating complex systems end-to-end or SoS.
• Familiarity with PPBE process and POM development.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence for task management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission and threat analyses across space and terrestrial segments.
• Lead architecture and systems integration for federated DoD systems.
• Assess cyber resiliency and formulate solutions for space systems and links.
• Develop Design Reference Missions and Mission Engineering Threads.
• Advise Government leadership on capability prioritization for the POM planning cycle.
• Decompose complex cyber integration initiatives into detailed tasks and milestones.

Skills

Cyber integration experience

Defense cyber security

DoD systems engineering

PPBE process familiarity

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in STEM (CS/CE/Cyber)

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret / SCI-eligible

Overview:

A² Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO). In this role, you will provide critical technical and systems engineering expertise to integrate space and cyber operational capabilities across the Department of Defense (DoD).

As a key member of our Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) team, you will partner directly with Government leadership to evaluate enterprise mission requirements, bridge space and cyber domain architectures, assess cyber resiliency across complex missions, and advise on capability transition priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in STEM related field (preferably Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity)
• 8+ years demonstrated experience in cyber integration and defense cyber security
• Experience evaluating complex systems from an end-to-end enterprise or System-of Systems (SoS) perspective
• Practical working knowledge of DoD systems engineering, technical risk management, and defense acquisition life cycles
• Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) process, specifically Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development and prioritization
• Experience with Jira/Confluence for managing tasks, review workflow, task delegation and collaborative documentation in a digital engineering environment
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex tasks in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master of Science in STEM related field (preferably Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity)
• Familiarity with Joint Pubs, specifically JP 3-12, and the Joint Planning Process
• Experience with ITIPS, eMASS, Xacta, and vulnerability management tools
• Working knowledge of 8570 compliance requirements
• Security+ certification (baseline requirement under DoD 8570)
• CySA+ and/or CSSP certification
• Training or certification in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or SoS architecture frameworks (SysML, DoDAF, MODAF, or UAF).
• SETA experience with Cyber Enabled Space Ops (military, contractor, or DoD civilian)
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and modern software engineering principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct mission and threat analysis; identify/document mission-essential functions, associated operational tasks, and mission dependencies across space and terrestrial segments
• Conduct architecture and systems integration; deliver technical expertise on major federated DoD systems and their command, control, communications, and battle management (C3BM) interfaces
• Assess cyber resiliency and solution formulation; analyze the cyber resiliency of integrated space systems, ground segments, and enterprise communication links against advanced persistent threats
• Develop and analyzing Design Reference Missions and Mission Engineering Threads
• Lead Enterprise planning & resource advocacy; advise Government leadership on capability prioritization for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning cycle
• Perform task decomposition and progress tracking; decompose complex cyber integration initiatives and system-of-systems engineering roadmaps into detailed work breakdown structures, discrete technical tasks, and verifiable project milestones

Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $190,000 to $210,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. Final compensation will be determined based on these considerations.