Cyber Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Cyber Engineer for a position located in Arlington, VA.

The Cyber Engineer will contribute to the development of cutting-edge space vehicles and missions. This role involves providing System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the program.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and experience in:

· On-orbit cyber operations; defensive and/or offensive

· Integrate cybersecurity requirements into launch processes

· Cyber governance and compliance for space vehicle and ground systems, ensuring all mission requirements are met

As a key member of a small, empowered team, you will be directly responsible for the program's success. Your engineering responsibilities will cover diverse technology domains, including space-rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors, within a fast-paced and responsive development environment.

This SETA candidate will support the government Program Manager in integrating cybersecurity practices. This involves close collaboration with development and operations teams to establish security checks, review vulnerability assessments, and evaluate the likelihood and mitigation of security threats for delivered systems. You will integrate cybersecurity throughout the software development lifecycle while maintaining the agility of DevOps practices. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to highly classified systems, and effectively communicate complex results to management and executive leadership.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.) or equivalent.
• Experience with defensive on-orbit cyber operations.
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience in DoD program management, including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Occasional travel within the continental US may be required.

Desired Experience

• Ten (10) years of DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience.
• Master's degree in a technical field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.).
• Experience with offensive on-orbit cyber operations.
• Experience with software and/or cybersecurity testing for space vehicle and/or space ground systems.
• Prior experience providing SETA support to a Government program office.
• Experience in Agile Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) principles.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
• Experience working in multiple classification environments.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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