SME Engineering Support (Anti-Tamper)

Serco; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a SME Anti-Tamper Engineer to support DoD programs at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

The role focuses on security engineering, anti-tamper for weapon systems, and evaluation of electronic circuitry, requiring TOP-SECRET clearance and SCI/SAP eligibility. Qualifications include a master’s degree in engineering and at least 20 years of relevant DoD experience, plus SAP/SCI experience in the last five years and travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Qualifications

• Active TOP-SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP access
• Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

Responsibilities

• Apply DoD systems security engineering process for weapon systems and anti-tamper methods
• Assess integrated circuitry and memory devices for reverse engineering of electronic systems
• Provide engineering support for technology acquisitions including RFP development and technical oversight
• Review contractor proposals for design feasibility and system compatibility
• Assess acquired capabilities against system requirements and specs
• Collaborate with labs and industry on susceptibilities and vulnerabilities of weapon systems
• Identify technologies to protect CPI for program protection
• Work with Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to understand designs and vulnerabilities
• Assist in improving anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, and sustainment
• Evaluate system test plans and participate in testing of subsystems and components
• Conduct performance, supportability, schedule and risk assessments and trade studies
• Create and maintain security classification guides for the DoD AT community

Skills

Security clearance

DoD knowledge

Engineering discipline

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a SME Anti-Tamper Engineer specializing in systems security engineering and microelectronics, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division, DoD Anti-Tamper (AT) Executive Agent Field Program Office (FPO) (AFLCMC/WAG-AT) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. WAG-AT conducts studies to identify new capabilities; matures laboratory technologies to be weapon system ready; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new AT capabilities/products all which provide insight and foundational AT technology to seed DoD weapon system development programs. These are focused on reducing developmental risk and associated cost and schedule growth, ultimately ensuring AT architectures are developed, supporting protection of US warfighters against loss of life caused by technological exploitation of US weapons systems.

• Apply DoD systems security engineering process, weapon system Program Protection planning, and anti-tamper methods for new, existing and future weapons systems and capabilities
• Assess integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips and determine methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry
• Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects
• Review and analyze contractor proposals for design feasibility and system compatibility
• Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with Service labs and industry partners in assessing current and future weapons systems’ susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to an adversary’s exploitation; evaluate and develop friendly forces lab exploitation capabilities of US weapons systems’ electronic circuitry
• For program protection, identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI)
• Work with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to understand current designs and identify vulnerabilities to foreign and adversary exploitation
• Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment
• Evaluate system test plans and participate in conduct of system, subsystem, & component testing
• Conduct engineering performance, supportability, schedule, and risk assessments and scheduling trade off studies
• Create, staff, publish, and maintain security classification guides for the DoD AT community

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting
• Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• DoD Anti-Tamper and program protection planning knowledge and experience
• Familiar with electrical and electronic circuits, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard communication circuits, electro-mechanical interface design, and software control of electronic circuits
• Experience evaluating current fielded weapons systems to determine anti-tamper and reverse engineering susceptibility based on vendor design
• Experience working within the electronic exploitation lab environment to evaluate current and new processors, memory units, and electronic circuits to exploit weaknesses, identify improvements to design, and develop new standards to deter technological exploitation
• Experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or SCI environment

Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].