CareerPlan

Senior Systems Security Engineer - Tucson

USAFull-time$132k2026-08-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer designing and implementing real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs, focusing on anti-tamper, cybersecurity, and program protection.

Role type

Senior Principal Systems Security Engineer (Program Protection / Anti-Tamper)

Builds

Real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Embedded Systems

Required skills

Systems security engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, anti-tamper, cybersecurity, embedded security, real-time embedded security solution design, systems requirements definition, architecture design, attack threat modeling, Critical Program Information assessments, DoD technology release policy compliance, export licensing policy compliance

Preferred skills

Active transferable U.S. government DoD Secret clearance, advanced degree in electrical engineering/systems engineering/mechanical engineering/computer science, anti-tamper requirements development, cryptography, FPGA design, aircraft or weapons system integration, program management, strategic planning, proposal writing

Technologies

Cryptography, Embedded, FPGA, Firmware, Security Flow

Responsibilities

Support implementation of Systems Security Engineering solutions across products, define SSE requirements and solution options with customers, develop plans and risk mitigation strategies, guide SSE implementations and architectures, perform attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information assessments, create top-level system requirements and translate to subsystem concepts, ensure compliance with DoD policies, advise program and line management on SSE architecture, perform task lead responsibilities including planning and product ownership

Seniority

Senior Principal, hands-on IC with strategic planning and mentorship