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Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer supporting DoD Navy communication systems, responsible for planning and executing penetration tests, performing network traffic analysis, architecting hardened IT systems in classified environments, and conducting vulnerability assessments aligned with DISA STIGs and DoD standards. Requires 14+ years of experience (or 12+ with master's degree), with 5–7 years in hands-on cybersecurity engineering and 5+ years designing/implementing hardened systems in classified settings.…See more Must hold an active Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

Lead hardware security program management at Qualcomm, overseeing development and deployment of secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms. Direct roadmap activities, manage budgets and resources, establish communication processes with senior leadership, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.…See more Requires 5+ years of program management experience, a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust, and relevant security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo). The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, cross-functional negotiation, risk mitigation, and metrics-driven process improvement.

This Hardware Security Program Manager role manages development and deployment programs for secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms at Qualcomm. The position requires rolling up milestones, budget, and risk metrics to senior executives; directing roadmap activities including scope, resource analysis, and cost projections; and managing budget allocation across engineering teams.…See more The ideal candidate combines 5+ years of program management experience with deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust technologies, and VLSI/hardware-software development cycles, plus proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and negotiate across functional groups.

SAIC seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture work on classified Navy communication systems. The role requires hands-on expertise in network traffic analysis (Wireshark), hardened IT systems design, DoD/IC security frameworks (NIST RMF, DISA STIG), and offensive security techniques against DoD/IC infrastructure.…See more Candidates must have 9+ years total experience (5–7 years in cybersecurity engineering, 5+ in classified/high-security environments), proven red-team capabilities, and an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Senior embedded software engineer leading secure firmware development for satellite communication systems. Designs and implements hardware interfaces using protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet with embedded security controls.…See more Collaborates with hardware architects and security teams to bring custom silicon from concept through secure verification and production integration. Requires 7+ years of professional software engineering with deep expertise in secure embedded systems, RTOS, real-time constraints, threat modeling, and penetration testing methodologies.

Lead a comprehensive security architecture program for Logos Space's ground-based satellite terminals, with technical ownership of end-to-end security design across mmWave apertures, RF/baseband subsystems, and baseband hardware. Design and implement RF-related datalink security, secure wireless protocols, threat models, and secure provisioning workflows while ensuring compliance with FIPS and other cryptographic standards.…See more Mentor security engineers, oversee manufacturing security and chain-of-custody processes, and collaborate with hardware and RAN teams to integrate security controls. This is a hands-on role with potential to build a team, requiring 7–10 years of embedded security experience, proficiency in C/C++/Rust and Python, and deep knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot, firmware security, and anti-tampering mechanisms.

SAIC seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure identity, cryptographic, and network infrastructure for classified Navy DoD systems. The role involves planning and executing penetration tests and red team exercises against classified systems, performing network traffic analysis with Wireshark, architecting air-gap systems and data diodes, hardening IT and virtualized environments, and conducting vulnerability assessments aligned with DISA STIGs and DoD standards.…See more Required: 9+ years cybersecurity engineering, 5+ years hands-on experience in classified/high-security environments, proven penetration testing and red team experience, and deep knowledge of DoD/IC security frameworks (NIST RMF, DISA STIG, DoD CC SRG). Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. citizen.