Lead Systems Security Engineer — Embedded & Defense Tech

Society of Defense Financial Management; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) match + company contribution

Flexible PTO + 10 holidays

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Society of Defense Financial Management seeks a Senior Technical Leader to drive systems security engineering for next-generation defense technologies in Grand Rapids, MI. The role oversees embedded platforms, edge devices, and complex computing environments, shaping secure capabilities for national security missions.

The successful candidate will apply RMF, assess threats, and collaborate with government customers to transition innovative solutions into operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 15+ years in systems security engineering, threat intel/response, or related disciplines.
• Strong technical communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems security engineering for embedded platforms, edge devices, and complex computing environments.
• Analyze cyber threats, assess vulnerabilities, and develop advanced defensive security solutions.
• Apply RMF and other cybersecurity frameworks to mission-critical systems.
• Support electronic warfare, EW operations, radar, and secure communications environments.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives involving embedded software, firmware, AI/ML, autonomous systems, and sensing tech.
• Collaborate with engineers, product leaders, and U.S. government customers to define requirements and transition tech to operations.

Skills

Systems security engineering

Threat intelligence/response

RMF familiarity

Cybersecurity frameworks

Embedded systems

AI/ML security

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physics/Math

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

AFSIM

Job description

Society of Defense Financial Management seeks a Senior Technical Leader to drive systems security engineering for next-generation defense technologies in Grand Rapids, MI. The role oversees embedded platforms, edge devices, and complex computing environments, shaping secure capabilities for national security missions.

The successful candidate will apply RMF, assess threats, and collaborate with government customers to transition innovative solutions into operations.