Lead Hardware Supply Chain Security Engineer

Logos Space; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Logos Space is seeking a Supply Chain Security Lead to own security across hardware and manufacturing. You will define and enforce security guardrails for procurement and fabrication, and build a team to implement robust supply chain protections.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in security engineering, deep knowledge of hardware security, and experience with provisioning pipelines, HSMs, and PKI. DoD-aligned security priorities and space systems experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of security engineering experience.
• Experience designing supply chain and hardware security solutions.
• Knowledge of security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the supply chain security strategy, architecture, and roadmap for all hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Define vendor qualification criteria and risk scoring for third-party suppliers and COTS components.
• Lead secure provisioning workflows, including key injection and validation for COTS components.
• Develop policies and assurance for Logos supply chain security to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Build the security team by recruiting and mentoring team members.
• Manage chain of custody and logistics security with an audit trail.
• Implement anti-counterfeit and tampering detection measures (DoD priority).
• Ensure alignment with NIST SP 800-161 (Supply Chain Risk Mgmt.).
• Oversee test equipment security and firmware authenticity validation on vendor side.
• Contribute to organizational growth through technical guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Hardware security

Supply chain risk

Secure provisioning

Key injection

Vendor security evaluation

Chain-of-custody

Manufacturing security

HSM and PKI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Logos Space is seeking a Supply Chain Security Lead to own security across hardware and manufacturing. You will define and enforce security guardrails for procurement and fabrication, and build a team to implement robust supply chain protections.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in security engineering, deep knowledge of hardware security, and experience with provisioning pipelines, HSMs, and PKI. DoD-aligned security priorities and space systems experience are a plus.