Lead Systems Engineer - Mission Protection
Core
Lead mission protection assessments and risk management for space, cyber, and ground systems to ensure national security program integrity.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (mission protection)
Builds
Mitigation plans, countermeasures, threat models, and CONOPS for mission-critical national security programs
Domain
Defense / National Security / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, risk management, protection strategy development, red/blue team assessment coordination, security review execution, classified operations support, senior stakeholder briefing
Preferred skills
Air Force Weapon School graduation, DoW/NRO Systems Liaison experience, Orbital Mechanics System Tool Kit (STK) Level 2/3 Certification, Orbital Determination Tool Kit (ODTK) proficiency
Technologies
STK, ODTK
Responsibilities
Conduct mission protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities in space, cyber, and ground systems; Develop and execute mitigation plans while implementing countermeasures aligned with mission assurance priorities; Coordinate protection efforts with DoW and IC stakeholders to align with national-level guidance; Create and maintain program-specific threat models, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and risk management frameworks; Oversee red/blue team assessments, tabletop exercises, and program security reviews; Prepare briefings and documents for senior leadership on threat assessments and mitigation strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
