Systems Security Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Taunton, MA
Salary: $130,617–$144,000 / yr
Posted: 36 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $137k

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Systems Security Engineer

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The Systems Security Engineer joins the engineering team to design and develop specifications for mission-critical, NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices. This role involves collaborating with software and validation engineering teams to deliver high-speed data solutions while maintaining system security requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle. The engineer will perform functional analysis, conduct trade studies, and develop real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques. Key technical competencies include NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption, security requirements analysis, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for innovation. Candidates may utilize skills related to CISSP or INCOSE certifications to manage complex system designs. The work focuses on the development of secure hardware and software solutions specifically designed to meet rigorous federal cybersecurity standards for mission-critical infrastructure.

Skills

Cybersecurity Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Cryptography Encryption Agile AI Systems Engineering Security Requirements Analysis Trade Studies Functional Analysis

What you'll do

Design and develop specifications for mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Develop real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
Analyze and maintain system security requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
Conduct trade studies and perform functional analysis to design system security.
Deliver high-speed data solutions in coordination with software and validation engineering teams.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
Experience in the design and development of NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Agile experience (preferred).
NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption (preferred).
CISSP certification or INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification (preferred).

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