Space Cryptography & Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Space Systems Architect Division works with elements across the Space Systems Integration Office, SSC Chief Information Office and Department of the Air Force cryptographic support offices to provide cross-program integration, engineering, and architecting support for Space Systems Command and the United States Space Force. The Cyber Architectures & Integration team is passionate about cyberspace, including cybersecurity, program protection, cryptography, key management, data governance & architecting; information technology, software, and resilient design for space systems.

Work Model: Telework of up to 3 days a week is possible depending on the needs of the customer.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Coordinating the establishment and implementation of cryptographic and cybersecurity requirements for space programs
• Identifying and mitigating risks in the implementation or certification of cryptography and other cyber solutions for space systems.
• Bringing together the resolution of issues across the Space Force, CCSD, NSA, and other Department of Defense components and agencies
• Budget planning supporting the procurement of cryptographic products
• Review and validation of NSA service requests
• Review of space system key management plans
• Developing security risk assessments and completing other systems engineering tasks as assigned

What You Need to Be Successful - Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree from an accredited technical program in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or other applicable degree
• Six years of relevant professional experience in scientific or engineering positions
• Experience with systems engineering and architecting of cybersecurity solutions or cryptographic products
• Experience with systems engineering subject areas, including requirements engineering, verification, test, and/or risk management
• Willing to travel periodically, as needed
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to acquire a security clearance

What You Need to Be Successful - Senior Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree from an accredited technical program in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or other applicable degree
• Ten years of relevant professional experience in scientific or engineering positions
• Six or more years of experience with systems engineering and architecting of cybersecurity solutions or cryptographic products
• Experience with systems engineering fields, including requirements engineering, verification, test, and/or risk management
• Significant leadership experience in engineering and technical roles
• Willing to travel periodically, as needed
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to acquire a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Accredited degree or certificate in information systems security or equivalent program
• Direct support or leading cryptographic certification efforts
• Track record in designing and integrating crypto solutions for satellites
• Experience with space acquisition policies, processes, and/or budgeting
• Work with diverse space systems and missions
• Digital engineering, MBSE, or architecture processes and tools experience

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not li