Sr COMSEC Hardware Design Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and verify electrical hardware for secure communication (COMSEC) systems supporting space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility.
Role type
Senior IC electrical hardware design engineer (COMSEC)
Builds
Mission-critical secure communication hardware for space vehicles and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Cryptographic Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
High-speed digital system design, Schematic capture, PCB design, Digital/analog circuit design, FPGA interfacing, Hardware verification and validation, FIPS 140-2/140-3 standards knowledge
Preferred skills
COMSEC/cryptographic hardware design, TEMPEST/NSA/NIST security standards, Space radiation mitigation, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Space/defense/aerospace program experience
Technologies
FPGA, PCB design tools, Schematic capture tools
Responsibilities
Lead design and verification of COMSEC hardware, Collaborate with Cybersecurity/Software/FPGA teams, Develop schematics and PCB layouts, Execute hardware validation plans, Support integration and troubleshooting, Mentor junior engineers, Ensure compliance with security protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership