Space Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Space Engineer in Palm Bay, FL to specialize in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis of ground-to-space communication systems. The role focuses on identifying security flaws in satellite command and control links, telemetry systems, and ground station infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI clearance, a strong background in satellite communications and RF security, and experience communicating with senior leadership and government clients.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF security, or space systems.
• Strong understanding of satellite communication vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and secure communication standards.
• Familiarity with ground station architecture and satellite control systems.
• Understanding of electronic warfare principles and countermeasures.
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles with government or military clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships in sensitive environments.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability assessment of ground-to-space communication architectures.
• Identify and assess emerging technology in space communication.
• Identify and assess emerging threats to space communication.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial space customers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Satellite communications

RF security

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking a talented and highly skilled Space Engineer to join its dynamic team in Palm Bay, FL. The Space Engineer will specialize in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis of ground-to-space communication systems. The ideal candidate will identify and analyze security vulnerabilities in satellite command and control links, telemetry systems, and ground station infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Vulnerability assessment of ground-to-space communication architectures
• Identify and assess emerging technology in space communication
• Identify and assess emerging threats to space communication
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial space customers

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF security, or space systems
• Strong understanding of satellite communication vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and secure communication standards
• Familiarity with ground station architecture and satellite control systems
• Understanding of electronic warfare principles and countermeasures
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles with government or military clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
• Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships in sensitive environments
• Ability to translate technical concepts for audiences with varying technical backgrounds
• Willingness to travel to customer sites

Additional Information
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
ERIP Eligibility - This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

What We Offer

What We Offer Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: competitive medical, dental and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent-care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, 401k matching, flexible work schedules (depending on program), a peer recognition and reward system and performance-based bonuses.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.