Senior Cryptographic Systems Engineer - Secure Communications

General Dynamics Mission Systems; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDMS Benefits

9/80 work schedule (flexible)

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Healthcare and wellness programs

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems seeks a cybersecurity-focused engineer for on-site work in Dedham, MA. You will design security architectures, specify cryptographic protocols, and test mission-critical DoD devices within the ITB, collaborating across disciplines to deliver secure solutions.

Required are a Systems Engineering degree and 6–8+ years of experience with cryptographic algorithms, secure communications, and test plans. A DoD clearance readiness is implied by the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field.
• 6–8+ years of job-related experience.
• Experience with cryptographic algorithms and secure communication systems.
• Experience writing technical specifications and test plans.
• Experience performing black-box testing of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop security architectures, cryptographic specifications, and secure communication protocols.
• Define and support cryptographic key-management strategies.
• Create test plans and execute black-box testing for cybersecurity devices.
• Lead integration, interoperability, verification, and validation activities in the ITB.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams to deliver secure mission solutions.

Skills

Cryptographic algorithms

Secure communication systems

Technical specifications

Test plans

Black-box testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems seeks a cybersecurity-focused engineer for on-site work in Dedham, MA. You will design security architectures, specify cryptographic protocols, and test mission-critical DoD devices within the ITB, collaborating across disciplines to deliver secure solutions.

Required are a Systems Engineering degree and 6–8+ years of experience with cryptographic algorithms, secure communications, and test plans. A DoD clearance readiness is implied by the role.