Sr Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded System)

Vertex Aerospace LLC; Indianapolis, Indiana, Christiansted (IN, PA, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance cybersecurity on embedded systems for defense platforms. This role involves developing advanced security solutions, leading efforts for secure products, and collaborating with engineers across various stages of development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in real-time embedded security and demonstrate creativity in system architecture. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to protecting vital technologies and ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity. If you are passionate about security and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Systems/Software Engineering and implementation.
• Extensive experience in real-time embedded security solutions on DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of cyber engineering on embedded systems.
• Develop embedded and networked security solutions for DoD platforms.

Skills

Systems/Software Engineering

Embedded Security Solutions

Cybersecurity

Scripting Languages

Anti-Tamper Solutions

Customer Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Cyber Security

B.S. in Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Mathematics

Tools

VxWorks

Green Hills Integrity

VHDL

VeriLog

Job description

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Embedded System) to join our team!

The Senior Cyber Engineer will join our Cyber Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting the implementation of cyber engineering on embedded systems integrated onto DoD platforms. Responsibilities include developing embedded and networked security solutions and leading cybersecurity efforts for secure system products. Activities involve security subsystem specifications, architecture, interface descriptions, RMF assessment and authorization, and vulnerability assessments.

The Senior Cyber Engineer must work independently and collaboratively with engineers across development, integration, test, and modeling. They should demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in developing advanced security systems and information assurance, leveraging RMF guidelines. Effective communication with internal and external customers is essential.

Typical Duties:

The Senior Cyber Engineer will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of development, including proposal, CONOPs development, requirements, architecture, design, integration, testing, and certification. Minimal travel (up to 15%) may be required to support testing and development activities at customer sites.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Systems/Software Engineering architecture, requirements, development, and implementation
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, testing, and fielding real-time embedded security solutions on DoD programs
• Knowledge of secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies, and guidelines
• Scripting or development languages in a support environment
• Experience in Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, or Software Assurance
• Ability to define requirements and develop solutions in collaboration with customers
• Develop top-level system requirements and cascade to subsystems
• Interface with customer representatives and external suppliers
• US Citizen eligible for a DOD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with complex embedded systems and systems engineering
• Capability to assess customer needs and develop technical solutions
• Project management experience including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity assessments
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems like VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity
• Firmware development experience (e.g., VHDL, VeriLog)
• Experience with embedded Anti-Tamper solutions and DoD programs
• Proposal writing and effort estimation skills
• Experience in technical reviews with customers
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Cyber Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and at the company's discretion, in accordance with applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.