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Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

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

Staff Systems Security Engineer

Builds

Secure suite of advanced technologies for U.S. and allied military capabilities

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, Security Testing, Security Requirements Derivation, Security Lifecycle Management

Preferred skills

Programming (Python, Rust, Go, C/C++), Firmware Security, MBSE, Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Anti-Tamper Processes, DoD Security Testing, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Space Systems

Technologies

Lattice OS, FPGAs, Embedded Hardware

Responsibilities

Own security end-to-end for assigned products, design security architectures, implement security features, execute security test strategies, brief security approaches to government customers, collaborate with engineering teams on threat modeling and validation

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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