Space Engineer

Nightwing

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF security, or space systems
  • Strong understanding of satellite communication vulnerabilities and attack vectors
  • Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and secure communication standards
  • Familiarity with ground station architecture and satellite control systems
  • Understanding of electronic warfare principles and countermeasures

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments of ground-to-space communication architectures
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in space communication
  • Assess emerging threats to space communication
  • Act as the primary technical liaison for DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial space customers

Benefits

  • Parental leave, including paternal leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Achievement awards
  • Educational assistance
  • Child/adult backup care programs
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Mental health resources
  • 401k matching
  • Peer recognition and reward system
  • Performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description

Nightwing is seeking a talented and highly skilledSpace Engineer to join its dynamic team in Palm Bay, FL. The Space Engineer will specialize in vulnerability assessment and threat analysis of ground-to-space communication systems. The ideal candidate will identify and analyze security vulnerabilities in satellite command and control links, telemetry systems, and ground station infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities include

  • Vulnerability assessment of ground-to-space communication architectures
  • Identify and assess emerging technology in space communication
  • Identify and assess emerging threats to space communication
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison for DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial space customers

Required Skills

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF security, or space systems
  • Strong understanding of satellite communication vulnerabilities and attack vectors
  • Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and secure communication standards
  • Familiarity with ground station architecture and satellite control systems
  • Understanding of electronic warfare principles and countermeasures
  • Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles with government or military clients
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
  • Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships in sensitive environments
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for audiences with varying technical backgrounds
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites

What We Offer


Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: competitive medical, dental and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent-care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, 401k matching, flexible work schedules (depending on program), a peer recognition and reward system and performance-based bonuses.

Additional Information

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

ERIP Eligibility - This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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