We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Systems Security Engineer with a BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline. This individual will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in system security engineering, real-time embedded operating systems and processors, embedded system testing, secure processing, high-performance computing (HPC), Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), High Assurance Secure Computing (HASC), Anti-Tamper (AT) technologies for DoD weapons systems. The role involves designing, securing, testing, and advancing mission-critical defense technologies to ensure resilience, compliance, and operational superiority.
Key Responsibilities- System security engineering: Architect and implement secure system designs across real-time embedded platforms and weapons systems, applying advanced principles of hardware/software security.
- Real-time embedded systems expertise: Develop, optimize, and secure real-time embedded operating systems (RTOS, Linux variants) and processor-level solutions (ARM, PowerPC, x86).
- Embedded system testing: Design and execute rigorous test plans for real-time embedded platforms, including functional, performance, and security validation of processors and operating systems.
- Secure processing & HPC: Lead initiatives in secure processor design, trusted execution environments, and high-performance computing architectures for defense applications.
- Cross Domain Solutions (CDS): Apply deep knowledge of CDS technologies to enable secure information sharing across classified and unclassified domains, ensuring compliance with DoD and intelligence community standards.
- High Assurance Secure Computing (HASC): Engineer systems with provable security properties, leveraging formal methods, trusted hardware, and high-assurance architectures to meet the most stringent DoD and intelligence community requirements.
- Anti-Tamper (AT) technologies: Implement and evaluate AT techniques to protect critical defense systems against reverse engineering, exploitation, and unauthorized access.
- Weapons systems integration: Provide technical leadership in the secure design, testing, and sustainment of DoD weapons systems, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD specifications.
- Security compliance: Ensure adherence to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and system security certification requirements.
- Threat analysis: Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk modeling for real-time embedded and defense systems.
- Research and innovation: Drive R&D in emerging processor technologies, secure boot processes, trusted computing, CDS, HASC, AT, and HPC applications in defense.
- Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, hardware/software engineers, and military stakeholders to deliver secure, mission-ready solutions.
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and contribute to knowledge transfer within the organization.
This engineer will directly contribute to the security, reliability, and effectiveness of U.S. defense systems, ensuring that real-time embedded technologies are engineered, tested, and validated with resilience, integrity, and mission assurance at their core. They will be viewed as an expert in secure processing, high-performance computing, Cross Domain Solutions, High Assurance Secure Computing, Anti-Tamper technologies, and classified encryption standards, shaping the future of defense technology.
Required Skills:- Experience: 20+ years of engineering experience in system security engineering, real-time embedded systems, and defense technologies.
- Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of real-time embedded operating systems, processor architectures, secure system design practices, embedded system testing methodologies, secure processing, HPC, CDS, High Assurance Secure Computing, and Anti-Tamper technologies.
- DoD systems knowledge: Proven experience with DoD weapons systems, MIL-STD specifications, and secure communications protocols.
- Real-time embedded system testing frameworks: Experience with automated test environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and simulation tools.
- Cross Domain Solutions expertise: Familiarity with CDS architectures, guard technologies, and accreditation processes.
- High Assurance Secure Computing expertise: Experience with formal verification, trusted execution environments, and high-assurance operating systems.
- Anti-Tamper expertise: Knowledge of AT design, implementation, and evaluation techniques to protect sensitive defense technologies.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography: Understanding of and experience with integrating PQC
- End-to-End Security Architecture: Architect secure boot flows, cryptographic engines, and root-of-trust (RoT)
Desired Skills:- Advanced system security methods: Expertise in hardware-based security, cryptographic modules, and trusted computing.
- OEM Engagement: Experience working with system OEMs and collaborating across technologies.
- Secure processing & HPC leadership: Recognized authority in secure processor architectures, parallel computing, and performance optimization for defense workloads.
- NSA CSfC Program understanding: Knowledge of the NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program, including layered solution architectures and compliance requirements.
- Type 1 encryption requirements: Familiarity with NSA Type 1 encryption standards, devices, and certification processes for classified communications.
- Certification: TOGAF certification required, demonstrating expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and alignment of system security engineering with organizational strategy.
- Security clearance: Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
Education Requirements:- BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline.
