CareerPlan

Product Security Engineer

USAFull-time2026-10-25 → 2026-11-09
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Design secure software and hardware system architecture for mission-critical platforms and infrastructure.

Role type

Product Security Engineer

Builds

Secure software and hardware systems for mission-critical platforms

Domain

Defense/Aerospace cybersecurity

Required skills

threat modeling, cybersecurity risk assessments, attack-surface analysis, mitigation planning, RMF, ATO processes, security control documentation, SSPs, audits, embedded systems security, sensor platforms, edge computing, cryptographic systems, key management

Preferred skills

active security clearance, defense or aerospace experience, firmware or BIOS/UEFI security, TPM and secure boot, supply chain security, CISSP, CSSLP, GSEC, Security+

Technologies

RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DFARS, eMASS, ATO, embedded systems, sensor platforms, edge computing, cryptographic systems

Responsibilities

Assist with secure software and hardware system architecture for mission-critical platforms and infrastructure. Integrate security requirements throughout the software development lifecycle and document secure engineering standards. Conduct threat modeling, cybersecurity risk assessments, attack-surface analysis, and mitigation planning. Support RMF, ATO, eMASS, security control documentation, SSPs, audits, assessments, and accreditation activities. Design security testing activities, coordinate penetration testing, validate remediation, and support system hardening.

Seniority

Mid-level (2+ years experience)