Senior Nuclear Codes & Cryptography Engineer

Mitre Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE’s Cryptography, ICAM, and System Assurance department seeks an engineer with expertise in Nuclear Codes and Cryptography to join a team focused on building security into the acquisition of a modern nuclear weapon system.

The selected candidate will contribute to advancing and providing cutting-edge systems and resiliency engineering services for an Air Force Weapons System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in related experience with a Bachelor's.
• Familiarity with National Security System (NSS) cryptography and cybersecurity requirements.
• Ability to summarize technical concepts verbally and in writings/presentations.
• Ability to work as part of a Government, FFRDC/UARC, and Contractor team to solve challenging technical problems.
• 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 areas.
• Evaluate and validate cryptographic capabilities to meet weapon system and cybersecurity requirements.
• Advise senior leaders on use of COMSEC devices and algorithms; prepare and present technical materials.
• Research cutting-edge capabilities for system resilience and security.
• Develop cryptographic roadmaps and modernization plans for Air Force weapon systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Systems engineering analysis

Technical presentation

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

TeamCenter

STK

AFSIM

MATLAB

Job description

MITRE’s Cryptography, ICAM, and System Assurance department seeks an engineer with expertise in Nuclear Codes and Cryptography to join a team focused on building security into the acquisition of a modern nuclear weapon system.

The selected candidate will contribute to advancing and providing cutting-edge systems and resiliency engineering services for an Air Force Weapons System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.