Senior Cryptography & Nuclear Codes Engineer

Mitre Corporation; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 159,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation in Utah seeks an engineer with expertise in nuclear codes, cryptography, and ICAM to advance security for a DoD weapon system. You will contribute to cryptographic roadmaps and system resilience for an Air Force program at Hill AFB.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience with a degree, ability to present technical results, and active Secret security clearance. On-site at Hill AFB with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Familiarity with National Security System (NSS) cryptography and cybersecurity requirements.
• Demonstrated success in applying cybersecurity knowledge to conduct systems engineering analysis.
• Ability to clearly summarize technical concepts and research results verbally and in writings/presentations.
• Ability to work as part of a Government, FFRDC/UARC, and Contractor team to solve challenging technical problems.
• Must be a self‑starter with creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities, able to function within an ambiguous and dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position has an on‑site requirement of 5 days a week on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis of contractor’s proposed design in cybersecurity, NC2 cryptography, nuclear codes and related cryptographic solutions.
• Evaluate and validate prime contractor’s design for NC2, non‑NC2, and commercial cryptographic capabilities to meet weapon system requirements.
• Advise senior leaders on COMSEC devices and algorithms per National Security Systems and Air Force policies; prepare and present technical papers.
• Research cutting‑edge capabilities for understanding and improving resilience and security of systems.
• Develop cryptographic roadmaps and modernization plans for use in Air Force weapon systems and interoperability with STRATCOM distribution methods.

Skills

Cryptography

Cybersecurity

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

TeamCenter

STK

AFSIM

Matlab

Job description

MITRE Corporation in Utah seeks an engineer with expertise in nuclear codes, cryptography, and ICAM to advance security for a DoD weapon system. You will contribute to cryptographic roadmaps and system resilience for an Air Force program at Hill AFB.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience with a degree, ability to present technical results, and active Secret security clearance. On-site at Hill AFB with travel as needed.