Systems Security Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Taunton, MA
Salary: $130,617–$144,000 / yr
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 developing real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture. Key responsibilities include analyzing and maintaining system security requirements throughout the product development lifecycle, conducting trade studies, and performing functional analysis. The position requires expertise in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques, NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption, and security requirements analysis. Candidates should possess skills in real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture development and may hold CISSP or INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certifications. The work focuses on solving complex security problems within the domain of high-speed data and cybersecurity device engineering.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Design and develop specifications for mission-critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices.
Develop real-time multi-threaded Embedded System architecture using MBSE tools and techniques.
Analyze and maintain system security requirements throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
Conduct trade studies and perform functional analysis to design system security.
Collaborate with software and validation engineering teams to deliver high-speed data solutions.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Define project scope, schedule, and expected results for engineering assignments.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
Requires 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 is required.
Agile experience (preferred).
Experience with NSA approved Cryptography/Encryption (preferred).
CISSP certification or similar (preferred).