Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

 

• Coordinate with Customer Anti-tamper (AT) and leadership on updates and/or changes to the system
• Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and reports for the program
• Develop the analysis process and preparation of the AT plan and provide coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions
• Develop, deliver, and maintain AT Plan, AT Evaluation Plan, Key Management Plan, and the Program Protection Plan
• Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy
• Develop, deliver, and maintain waivers for CPI, AT or defense exportability features
• Assess program Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans in support of verification and validation efforts
• Develop and deliver recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Assess program protection and Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans in support of verification and validation efforts
• Identify risk-based technical countermeasures for the protection of Critical Program Information and Critical Components.
• Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements and prepare white papers and evaluations as required
• Support program milestone reviews and Fielding Decisions and verify entrance criteria is satisfied by having the Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products approved.
• Interact with customer to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans. Keep senior management informed on major accomplishments, issues and concerns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field from an accredited college, with 10 years of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• IAT - Level II (Sec+ or equivalent).
• Secret Clearance
• Possess a substantial understanding of system design and development, Service Oriented Architecture development principles and implementation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Understanding of and possess demonstrable skills including:
• Experience designing and implementing Anti-Tamper (AT) and/or Defense Exportability Features (DEF) solutions.
• The ability to engineer complex systems to ensure separation of concerns.
• The ability to factor confidentiality, integrity and availability considerations in all phases of system development lifecycle.
• The ability to understand and decompose requirements to support implementation, verification and validation testing of hardware components.
• The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures. The ability to extract data to support analysis requirements.
• The ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
• The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles as well as training others through a DevOps type environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of high performing individuals across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization.
• Ability to analyze high level needs and through a structured and logical approach refine the need into an evolving minimum viable product (MVP) that leads to a fielded product. Excellent communications skills required (written and oral).
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project. Proven interaction in a team environment a must.
• Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here.
• Previously engineered automation pipelines to enable effective development within environments with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges which require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines.
• Understanding