Space Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

2 hours ago

Base Salary

$166k - $250k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cybersecurity architectures for Space Vehicle systems supporting SSC missions and customers.
Define Space Vehicle cybersecurity capability structures using systems engineering principles.
Translate mission intent into architecture-level constructs and expected system behavior.
Define how cybersecurity capabilities are evaluated and validated, including measurable outcomes such as containment, detection, and mission impact.
Direct MBSE/modeling teams to represent cybersecurity capabilities, trust boundaries, and enforcement points with full traceability.
Engage stakeholders across space and cybersecurity communities to validate and refine approaches.
Translate technical outputs into program-usable guidance and artifacts.
Identify and lead matrixed engineering staff and project teams addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Communicate project status and results to corporate and customer leadership.
Travel domestically approximately 10%.

Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited technical program in engineering, computer science, or another applicable field.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or architecture roles.
Experience applying cybersecurity to embedded, mission-critical, or constrained system environments.
Experience translating cybersecurity requirements into system architecture decisions.
Ability to define evaluation methods for system solutions, including performance during failure or degraded conditions.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s or PhD in an applicable STEM field.
Preferred experience includes space vehicle systems, payloads, comparable embedded mission systems, Zero Trust frameworks, constrained or disconnected systems, MBSE/digital engineering teams, threat-informed engineering, resilience analysis, or mission assurance.

Full-time, on-site work at LAAFB in El Segundo, California; the company also describes standard and alternate schedules, including telework options.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

5,001-10,000 employees