Senior Crypto Security Engineer - Space & Defense

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Crypto Security Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on cryptographic units for space and ground systems, ensuring secure, interoperable designs and strict lifecycle management.

You will lead crypto trade studies, oversee encryption unit development, and collaborate with government customers and contractors to meet mission objectives and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience including crypto, cyber security, requirements development, verification, integration, and test.
• 10+ years in crypto, NSA certification processes, and Key Management processes.
• 5+ years of experience with space and ground DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and delivery of space and ground cryptographic units.
• Lead spacecraft crypto unit trade studies and deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee design, interfaces, development, and delivery of encryption units for space and ground systems.
• Manage crypto lifecycle, priorities, and program dependencies.
• Support testing activities including SVT, TRR reviews, and CDRL documentation; ensure traceability.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Senior Crypto Security Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on cryptographic units for space and ground systems, ensuring secure, interoperable designs and strict lifecycle management.

You will lead crypto trade studies, oversee encryption unit development, and collaborate with government customers and contractors to meet mission objectives and cybersecurity standards.