COMSEC Test Engineer

Special Aerospace Services

$100K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TOP SECRET SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph required
  • Practical experience in COMSEC equipment installation and operation in secure communications
  • Proven expertise in handling complex hardware and software configurations
  • Solid understanding of communications protocols for space and terrestrial networks
  • Experience in performance testing and fault isolation of security systems

Responsibilities

  • Apply expertise in communications protocols to integrate COMSEC equipment safely
  • Execute configuration, operation, and testing of COMSEC systems for mission readiness
  • Perform fault isolation and maintenance to restore system functionality
  • Conduct functional checkouts to ensure compliance with security specifications
  • Mitigate programmatic risks during integration into operational environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation
  • Incentives and benefits extending beyond base salary
  • Competitive benefits package focusing on health and well-being
  • Support for professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
COMSEC Test Engineer (CTE)

Chantilly, VA

Job Description

As a COMSEC Test Engineer, you will perform hands-on utility and testing of encryption systems critical to securing space systems and terrestrial network architectures. You will apply detailed technical knowledge of COMSEC equipment and specifications to ensure the seamless installation and functional checkout of complex hardware and software configurations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Integration: Apply deep expertise in communications protocols for space and terrestrial networks to mitigate technical and programmatic risks during the integration of COMSEC equipment into operational environments.
  • Systems Operations: Execute precise configuration, operation, and performance testing on COMSEC systems to ensure mission readiness.
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform critical fault isolation, troubleshooting, and necessary maintenance actions to repair and restore systems to peak functionality.
  • Functional Validation: Conduct comprehensive functional checkouts of hardware/software configurations to meet rigorous security specifications.

Qualifications:
  • Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph is required.
  • Technical Expertise: Practical experience in the installation and operation of COMSEC equipment within secure communications architectures.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is 100,000 • 210,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Multiple locations / Chantilly, VA

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