Space Cryptography & Systems Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking aSenior Project Engineer – Cyber Security Architecture and Information Systems Security to lead cryptographic projects for DoD space programs. The role is full-time, on-site at Aerospace in El Segundo, CA or Lackland Air Force Base, TX.

You will analyze requirements, coordinate cryptographic solutions and key management, and drive security assessments while interfacing with Space Force and other DoD agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or other technical field.
• Eight years of relevant professional experience in scientific or engineering roles.
• Experience with security assessments or systems engineering/architecting cybersecurity solutions.
• Familiarity with space cryptographic solutions, acquisitions, or certification.
• Experience in systems engineering areas such as requirements engineering, verification, testing, or risk management.
• Willingness to travel periodically; able to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and threats to identify protective options for data and communications.
• Coordinate across customer and technical teams to support cryptographic solution development.
• Lead cryptographic, key management, and related cybersecurity requirements for space programs.
• Provide design trade-space analysis and input on environmental, trust, and cyber-security factors.
• Coordinate outcomes across Space Force, HQ CCC, CCSD, NSA, and other DoD components.
• Develop security risk assessments and other systems engineering tasks as assigned.

Skills

System security engineering

Cryptographic solutions

Clearance TS/SCI

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. or higher in a technical field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking aSenior Project Engineer – Cyber Security Architecture and Information Systems Security to lead cryptographic projects for DoD space programs. The role is full-time, on-site at Aerospace in El Segundo, CA or Lackland Air Force Base, TX.

You will analyze requirements, coordinate cryptographic solutions and key management, and drive security assessments while interfacing with Space Force and other DoD agencies.