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Lead, Crypto-Communications Security Systems Engineer will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the entire systems engineering lifecycle to develop and oversee the architecture of complex communication systems. The role involves defining requirements, performing performance analysis, managing risks, and improving engineering processes for NSA certified cryptographic products. The engineer serves as the primary responsible party for product certification to IASRD and SERD 2.0 standards while coordinating with hardware, software, and mechanical teams. Key technical competencies include experience in systems, electronic hardware, firmware, or software design for encrypted communications products, along with knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols. Candidates should possess expertise in TEMPEST product qualification testing and satellite CONOPS. This role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring secure communication infrastructure meets rigorous national security standards through robust COMSEC design and technical innovation.
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the entire systems engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment.
Define requirements and conceptualize communication system architectures for NSA certified cryptographic products.
Serve as the primary responsible engineer for product certification to IASRD and SERD 2.0 standards.
Perform core engineering duties in systems, hardware, software, or firmware design for encrypted communications.
Identify potential risks throughout the system lifecycle and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Develop and improve systems engineering processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
Conduct performance analysis and modeling to predict and verify system behavior under various conditions.
Present technical data and project progress during internal and customer reviews.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, a graduate degree and 3 years of experience, or no degree and 10 years of experience.
Experience in product certification to NSA standards such as IASRD and SERD 2.0.
Experience in one of the following: Systems Engineering, Electronic Hardware Design, Firmware Design, or Software Design for encrypted communications products.
Experience in cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
Active SECRET clearance.
CTP II Certification (preferred).
Experience evaluating requirements and writing technical proposals; understanding of satellite CONOPS; or an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
Cryptographic Algorithms
Security Architecture
key-management
Black-box Testing
Cybersecurity
Secure Communication Protocols
verification, and validation
Integration
Technical Specifications
AI
Systems Engineering
Voice over IP
Networking
Cryptography
Encryption
Embedded System s
Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Agile
Security Requirements Analysis
CONOPS
AI
Systems Engineering