TS/SCI Space Systems Vulnerability Engineer

Nightwing; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental and vision

401k matching

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

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

You will apply space and software expertise to identify security vulnerabilities, work with government and commercial space customers, and travel to customer sites as needed. Requires TS/SCI clearance and a related degree.

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 (relevant).
• Solid understanding of software development in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with analysis and debugging tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, gdb, windbg).
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64).
• Understanding of space communication vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Familiarity with ground station architecture and satellite control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-facing experience with government or military clients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

C, C++, Python

Satellite communications

Assembly (x86/x64)

Verbal and written communication

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

windbg

gdb

Job description

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

You will apply space and software expertise to identify security vulnerabilities, work with government and commercial space customers, and travel to customer sites as needed. Requires TS/SCI clearance and a related degree.