Senior COMSEC Systems Engineer - Secure Space Communications

Blue Origin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior COMSEC Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of secure communications across national security programs in Colorado. You will collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and Hardware teams to ensure mission-ready architectures and robust documentation.

The role requires a TS clearance, a strong background in cryptography, DoD COMSEC policies, and end-to-end systems engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC, Cybersecurity, or Network Systems Engineering.
• Strong understanding of secure communications devices and integration within networks and systems.
• Working knowledge of cryptographic principles and key management.
• Familiarity with DoD COMSEC policies, NSA guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Practical application systems engineering principles, processes, and best practices.
• Experience supporting requirements development, decomposition, and verification.
• Ability to read and review electrical circuit schematics.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and integration of COMSEC systems and solutions across Blue National Security programs
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and Hardware Engineers to ensure secure communications architectures meet mission requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of COMSEC documentation, including policies, procedures, and system specifications
• Develop and maintain Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans; coordinate verification activities across hardware, software, and integration test teams
• Support assessments of communications security risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Assist with lifecycle management of COMSEC equipment and keying material
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and government directives related to COMSEC and Cybersecurity

Skills

COMSEC

Cybersecurity

Network Systems

Cryptography

DoD COMSEC

Schematic Reading

Team Collaboration

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Jama

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior COMSEC Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of secure communications across national security programs in Colorado. You will collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and Hardware teams to ensure mission-ready architectures and robust documentation.

The role requires a TS clearance, a strong background in cryptography, DoD COMSEC policies, and end-to-end systems engineering experience.