Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

LV8D Solutions

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience; Master's with 7 years; or PhD/JD with 4 years.
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and info security standards.
  • Experience in the design and testing of space communication, network, and crypto systems.
  • Knowledge of government organizations and satellite system processes.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

  • Support the System Program Office with the planning and execution of acquisitions.
  • Build and automate testing frameworks and address security assessments and findings.
  • Create documents and presentations for government and industry communication.
  • Coordinate with acquisition SMEs and program stakeholders for contract documentation.
  • Review CDRL deliverables for content and accuracy.
  • Participate in program reviews and technical meetings.
  • Travel as required, potentially once a month.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract performance.
  • Retention incentive for unused health insurance contributions.
  • Referral bonuses for successful employee recruiting.
  • Milestone rewards for years of service celebration.
  • 401(k) company match and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Support for professional training and certifications.
  • Flexible work hours and competitive PTO.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 100% company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Basic term life insurance with AD&D coverage.
Full Job Description
Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Communication Systems Engineer will support government satellite programs through acquisition, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technical oversight of space communications,

Position Overview

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as an Offensive Security Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services.

The Offensive Security Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
  • Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments. Help resolve red/blue team findings. Improve cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
  • Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience..
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards.
  • Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
  • Familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems.
  • Available to travel up to 25% domestically

Security Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:
  • On-site work in a government or contractor facility
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%)


Benefits

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

The company invests in your professional growth through:
  • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
  • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision
  • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.

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