nLogic is seeking a Crypto Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in El Segundo, CA.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Work Conditions:
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current TOP SECRET SCI security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in El Segundo, CA. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $192,000 to $215,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the technical leadership for the ESS Program Office in the deliveries of space and ground cryptographic units to support the Space, and Ground segments
- Lead the trade for spacecraft cryptographic unit selection. Considerate about requirements, interfaces, environments and testing
- Ensure the technical design and interfaces, development and deliveries for the space payload encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
- Ensure the technical design and interfaces, development and deliveries for the ground encryption units in terms of hardware and firmware
- Support all encryption unit successfully complete the required test program. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
- Ensure space cryptographic units survive space environments through qualification testing
- Provide supplementary PKMA (Protected Key Management Architecture) activities as necessary
- Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates
Required Qualifications:
- An active DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance is required for this position
- BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
- 15 years’ experience with Crypto/PKMA or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience
- Military or DOD or IC space and ground experience required
- Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, or spacecraft levels
- Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
- Approximately 20% travel within Southern California and Maryland
Work Conditions:
- Work Model: On-site
- Travel: Moderate, 20%
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. Current TOP SECRET SCI security clearance is required for consideration. This is a full-time position on-site in El Segundo, CA. The estimated salary for this position ranges from approximately $192,000 to $215,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
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