Space Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.

As a Space Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Cyber Security Architecture) you will provide cybersecurity systems engineering support to the SSC Space Sensing Directorate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) programs, in particular the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking MEO Program.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at Aerospace or government facilities in El Segundo, CA, or Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide the Government with systems security engineering and cybersecurity expertise as a member of the Aerospace Space Based Sensing Division (SBSD)

Identify and recommend strategies for mitigation and / or removal of ground and space systems cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Provide cybersecurity expertise in support of critical decision points and provide comprehensive assessments of system cyber security architecture, security events / activities and posture

Review program documents to assess impacts and risks to system cyber security

Participate in risk management activities to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks and propose mitigations in accordance with security directives

Support cyber test event execution by reviewing cybersecurity test procedures, ensuring test scope is appropriate for event requirements, participating in Test Readiness Review activities, and witnessing test events

Participate in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) planning and implementation

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Space Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Cyber Security Architecture) :

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required

Minimum of (10) years of related professional engineering / scientific experience with at least (8) years of current space cybersecurity systems engineering experience with national security space systems is required

Knowledge of government cybersecurity policies, including Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Expertise in supporting critical decision points and provide ground truth assessments of program security activities and security posture

Experience in risk management activities to ensure cyber security risks are evaluated and mitigations applied in accordance with security directives

Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site, domestically- approx. 10% amount (as required)

This position requires a current TS / SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these :

Advanced degree in a STEM field is preferred

Experience working on Space Systems Command (SSC) or other National Security Space systems

Significant involvement in and understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, Missile Defense Mission Areas

An understanding of space-based systems, including satellite design challenges and ground operations

Experience securing virtualized / container / cloud environments

Demonstrated capability to work in a highly dynamic program office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC and SETA personnel

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification or equivalent cyber certification

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$166,400 - $249,600

Pay Basis : Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple : every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who :

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include :

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .