Lead engineer role focused on Nuclear Codes and Cryptography to build security into the acquisition of a modern nuclear weapon system for an Air Force Weapons System Program Office.
Locations (4)
Clearfield, Utah, United States
Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
McLean, Virginia, United States
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Compensation
$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual
Responsibilities
Conduct engineering analysis of contractor’s proposed design in cybersecurity, nuclear command & control (NC2) cryptography, nuclear codes, and critical signals.
Evaluate and validate prime contractor’s design for the sufficiency of NC2, non-NC2, and commercial cryptographic capabilities.
Advise senior material leaders on the use of COMSEC devices and algorithms in accordance with National Security Systems and Air Force policies.
Research cutting-edge technical capabilities for understanding, assessing, and analyzing systems and technology resilience and security.
Develop cryptographic roadmaps, modernization strategies and integration plans for the use of cryptography in an Air Force weapon system.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
PhD
Nice to have: nuclear keys & codes
Nice to have: government and commercial cryptographic capabilities
