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Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Drive security engineering principles into design and integration for advanced defense technologies including AI systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long-range sensors.

Role type

Systems Security Engineer

Builds

Secure suite of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long range sensors

Domain

Defense / National Security / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems Security, Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessment, Secure Boot, Key Management, Government Customer Briefing

Preferred skills

Programming (Python, Rust, Go, C/C++), Firmware Security, Network/IoT Security, USG Cyber Methodologies (JSIG, ICD 503, CMMC), MBSE Tools, Supply Chain Risk Management, Anti-Tamper Processes, Penetration Testing, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Space Systems

Technologies

Lattice OS, FPGAs, MBSE tools

Responsibilities

Derive and decompose security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence; Design security architectures; Implement security features and execute comprehensive security test strategies; Brief security architectures to government customers and program leadership; Collaborate with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into implementations; Assess products and integrated components to uncover potential weaknesses

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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