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We are seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and assessment of the security architecture for our flight and ground software systems. This is not a traditional IT compliance role; you are a hands-on software engineer first, with a deep passion for building security into the core of a product. You will be responsible for everything from hands-on coding of security services to integrating automated controls into our CI/CD pipelines and ensuring our architecture meets the stringent requirements for a government Authority to Operate (ATO).  You will spend your time writing code, hardening our infrastructure, participating in threat modeling, and mentoring our talented software engineers in secure development practices. You will be the team's expert on balancing cutting-edge security with the very real constraints of embedded systems and the compliance demands of NIST and CMMC frameworks.  What You'll Do  Architect & Design: Ground-up design, hands-on development, and team-centric collaboration to the Zero Trust security architecture for our flight software, including services for authentication/authorization, cryptographic key management, secure data storage, and secure transport. Lead the research and evaluation of security features, protocols, and third-party tools to make data-driven architectural decisions.  Harden Mission Infrastructure: Collaborate with infrastructure teams to secure our onboard flight software platform, including hardening embedded Linux systems, segmenting spacecraft network enclaves, configuring onboard IAM policies, and mitigating operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycle.  Implement Security Controls in the SDLC: Work with the DevOps team to integrate and automate security controls directly into our CI/CD pipelines, including Static/Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), SBOM generation, and container vulnerability scanning using tools like SonarQube.  Lead Compliance Efforts: Serve as the technical expert for designing and implementing security controls required by NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171 such as encryption, access control, and secure logging. Participate in security architecture reviews, code audits, and threat modeling sessions to identify and remediate vulnerabilities like API weaknesses and supply chain risks. Collaborate with security team and ISSM to prepare systems and documentation for ATO approval.  What We're Looking For  Required Skills:  5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a security-focused role.  Deep understanding of modern security principles, including DevSecOps, Zero Trust, container security, and common threats.  Demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following security domains: network security, application security, or cryptography. Hands-on experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, C++).  Strong understanding of Linux systems security and hardening. Experience with container security (Docker, k3s) and vulnerability scanning tools. Active security clearance required.  Desired Skills (The more of these you have, the better):  Experience with embedded Linux environments and the challenges of resource-constrained systems (CPU, memory). Hands-on experience with service-oriented or message-oriented architectures. Experience in the aerospace, defense, or another high-assurance industry. Particularly those who have written flight software for spacecraft, robotics, and/or autonomous vehicles. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible).  One or more current, relevant security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CASP, or CISSP. Technical experience implementing and assessing controls for frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171.  Why You'll Want to Work Here  High-Impact Mission: Your work will directly contribute to the security of critical national space assets.  Greenfield Opportunity: You will have the authority and autonomy to build a modern security architecture from the ground up, the "right way."  Expert Team: You will be a senior member of a small, highly skilled team where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will be immediately visible.  Modern Tech Stack: We are using a modern, cloud-native-inspired stack (k3s, NATS, CI/CD) to solve aerospace's most challenging problems.  If you are a software engineer who is passionate about security and wants to build trusted systems for a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply.  Some of Our Awesome Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity options Daily catered lunches and snacks in office Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support Off-sites and many social events and celebrations Relocation assistance when applicable

As a Mission System Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each boasting a unique multi-payload configuration. Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T.  In this role, you'll not only contribute to the success of our satellite missions but also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, fostering innovation and driving impactful solutions in the ever-evolving space industry.  Mission Objectives  Collaborate with internal teams and our customers to conduct RF/payload/communication system analysis, modeling, and simulation estimating system performance and maintaining technical budgets.  Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements.  Play a pivotal role in shaping mission CONOPS, fostering partnerships with customers and teammates.  Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution.   Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards.  Mission Mandates  Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs  Must be a US Citizen Mission Credentials  You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware.  You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers.  You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in Tactical RF or Optical subsystems.  As a technical specialist, you analyze subsystem performance introducing novel strategies to accomplish mission objectives.   You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart.  Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer.  You have 12+ years of experience as a Electrical/Systems Engineer with detailed knowledge of RF and/or Optical Subsystems  Experience with STK, HFSS and requirements management tools highly preferred.  Some of Our Awesome Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity options Daily catered lunches and snacks in office Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support Off-sites and many social events and celebrations Relocation assistance when applicable

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each boasting a unique multi-payload configuration. Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T.  In this role, you'll not only contribute to the success of our satellite missions but also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, fostering innovation and driving impactful solutions in the ever-evolving space industry.  Mission Objectives  Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements  Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and our customers to meet mission requirements  Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets  Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements.  Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution.   Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.  Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards.  Mission Mandates  Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs  Mus be a US Citizen Mission Credentials  You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware.  You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers.  You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in Electrical and RF subsystems.  You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart.  Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer.  You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures  Pragmatic EMI and RF testing experience preferred  Some of Our Awesome Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity options Daily catered lunches and snacks in office Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support Off-sites and many social events and celebrations Relocation assistance when applicable