Principal Cyber-Physical Security Architect

3M HEALTHCARE; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Cash incentives

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to lead security architecture across hardware-software systems in Littleton, CO. You’ll secure embedded platforms, avionics, ground stations, and space vehicle infrastructure, shaping cyber-physical security and cross-functional reviews.

The role emphasizes RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS/CMMC compliance, and DevSecOps integration, with a focus on aerospace standards and mission-critical software security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Security, or related field.
• 12+ years in Cybersecurity focusing on systems, embedded or infra security.
• Experience with hardware security principles (secure boot, TPM, HSM, side-channel).
• Experience securing embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal systems.

Responsibilities

• Design security architectures for integrated hardware/software systems.
• Secure embedded systems, firmware, FPGA implementations, and interfaces.
• Develop security controls for satellite buses, payloads, and ground systems.
• Lead security reviews and mentor engineers on best practices.

Skills

Systems security

Embedded security

Cryptography implementation

Network security

Secure boot

Hardware security

Security leadership

Security accreditation

Active clearance / citizenship

DevSecOps integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

HSM / secure hardware concepts

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to lead security architecture across hardware-software systems in Littleton, CO. You’ll secure embedded platforms, avionics, ground stations, and space vehicle infrastructure, shaping cyber-physical security and cross-functional reviews.

The role emphasizes RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS/CMMC compliance, and DevSecOps integration, with a focus on aerospace standards and mission-critical software security.