Boeing

Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing$146K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft/product security
  • In-depth knowledge of space vehicle avionics and flight software architectures
  • Experience with cybersecurity features such as secure boot and root of trust
  • Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Define space vehicle security architecture and implement cryptographic systems
  • Develop system security requirements and verification plans
  • Conduct threat assessments and countermeasure strategies
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on cybersecurity processes
  • Lead design and integration of space vehicle networks
  • Coordinate with suppliers on security requirements
  • Interface with customers on cybersecurity initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs
Full Job Description
Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

JobSummary:

The Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer is the technical authority for all space vehicle and avionics productlevel security of Millenniums space systems.You will design, implement, and sustain cryptographic subsystems, red/black separation, and endtoend security architectures that protect hardware, software, data, and communications throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle and drive security requirements, processes, and verification at the product and mission level.

This position's internal job code is EE Sys Design Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Levels 4-5.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Mission and ProductLevel Security Management

  • Define vehiclewide security architecture, select and integrate spacequalified crypto devices, implement secure boot, key storage, and red/black isolation

  • Develop and maintain system security requirements, verification plans, and certification artifacts (DoD RMF, customer security clauses)

  • Develop threat assessment models and tailored approaches to counter them

  • Support productlevel security requirements definition, implementation, verification, and validation across the full lifecycle

  • Work with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to develop new processes and procedures for enhanced cybersecurity implementations at both the product and system level

  • Networking Systems Engineering

  • Lead design, requirements management, and integration of spacevehicle and constellationlevel networks (onboard LANs, intersatellite mesh, spacetoground links)

  • Define and maintain CONOPS, ICDs, and requirements for routing, virtualization, VPN tunneling, VLAN segmentation, and QoS across heterogeneous RF/optical links.

  • Apply enterprise networking principles (WAN/LAN/WLAN, IPv6, MPLS, IPsec) to distributed space systems while preserving red/black separation

  • Direct integration and verification activities that validate networking implementations

  • Stakeholder & Business Development Support

  • Lead customer interactions on product and system level cybersecurity for space systems

  • Develop presentation content and brief customers on Millennium product security approaches

  • Assist the businessdevelopment team in crafting compliant proposals that meet customer cybersecurity and networking requirements

  • Supplier & Government Coordination

  • Define security and networking requirements for component/subsystem suppliers; review supplier deliverables; liaise with government agencies, customers, and industry groups to influence standards and riskacceptance processes

  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • 5+ years experience working spacecraft/product security

  • Technical understanding of SV avionics architectures

  • Technical understanding of SV flight software architectures to include embedded Linux

  • Technical understanding of product cybersecurity features to include root of trust, secure boot, etc.

  • Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Security Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working with cryptography and Anti-Tamper design knowledge

  • Experience working with TEMPEST designs

  • Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities

  • Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently

  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills

  • Experience with DoD RMF controls implementation

  • 10+ years experience working spacecraft/product security

  • TS/SCI clearance


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.


Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.


Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

  • Level 4: $146,200 - $215,000

  • Level 5: $176,800 - $230,000


Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 7120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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