GPS System Security Engineer

Aurex; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is an aerospace and defense company focused on deterring threats through advanced systems, including hypersonics and missile defense. The role requires in-depth knowledge of systems engineering, cryptography, and information assurance with DoD-facing responsibilities.

The position is on-site at Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo, CA, requiring 3–5 days per week on-site. Salary ranges from $165,000 to $195,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years in systems engineering or testing.
• 8+ years developing test strategies, vectors, plans, and procedures.
• 5+ years with cryptography and information assurance processes.
• Experience with White Box/Black Box testing and IA compliance.
• Ability to engage with vendors, integrators, and government stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical assessments and security impact analyses.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test planning

Cryptography

Information assurance

Security testing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

COMSEC procedures

FIPS-compliant cryptographic systems

Job description

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Test Manager, or Lead Tester
• 8+ years of experience developing test strategies, including test vectors, test plans, and procedures
• 5+ years of experience with cryptography and information assurance processes
• Knowledge of White Box and Black Box testing, planning, processes, and execution, ensuring compliance with program protection and IA requirements
• Knowledge of security protocol requirements and compliance criteria
• Ability to engage with vendors, integrators, and government stakeholders to ensure alignment with system security requirements, technical standards, and certification processes
• Ability to provide technical assessment, audits, and security impact assessments to drive Program Office decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with GPS systems, navigation technologies, PNT resilience efforts, or GPS modernization programs
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, including requirements development, technical baseline management, and milestone documentation
• Experience with COMSEC procedures, Type 1 or FIPS-compliant cryptographic systems, and key distribution and handling requirements
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies
• TS/SCI clearance

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $165,000 - $195,000 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.

The posted salary range represents Aurex’s good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.

Note:

This position has an on-site requirement at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. All candidates must be willing and able to report on-site 3–5 days per week, based on mission and customer requirements.

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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. Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation!