System Security Engineer, Space
Core
Technical security authority for complex multi-segment space systems (spacecraft bus, payload, ground segment, RF/comms links), ensuring security architecture holds up against real threats and meets government customer requirements.
Role type
Senior Systems Security Engineer (Space Domain Awareness & Control)
Builds
Secure space systems including Lattice for Space Missions, modular payloads, and integrated hardware/software for Space Domain Awareness and Command and Control.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Required skills
Security architecture design for multi-segment systems, Threat modeling, Supply chain security, Secure boot and hardware root of trust, Encryption and key management, Security verification across integration levels, Government customer engagement, Engineering trade-off decision making
Preferred skills
CCNP or equivalent advanced networking credential, Experience with classified or sensitive government programs
Technologies
Lattice OS, Flight software, Avionics, RF/comms, Ground systems
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end security architecture for assigned space systems; Derive security requirements from customer needs and threat assessments; Design protections for command and telemetry links; Define onboard security foundation including secure boot and firmware integrity; Build and maintain threat models and attack trees; Partner with subsystem REs to implement security requirements; Develop and run security verification at every integration level; Assess supplier hardware and software for supply chain risk; Brief security architectures to Government customers and program leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct line to program leadership
