Cyber Test Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. The Cyberspace Combat Department (CCD) resides within ISCD and focuses on critical cyber research, development, and rapid prototyping in the areas of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Reverse Engineering, Exploit Development, and Spacecraft Security. We support a variety of customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil customers (e.g. NASA) to resolve unique challenges in implementation and research. We are looking for a Project Lead to support SSC with Cyber Test. Candidates should be familiar with the Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation Guidebook and have experience with leading projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or in Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, or related subject area.
• 8 years of relevant experience in a position related to cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, embedded systems, or similar fields.
• Experience planning, leading, and executing Cyber Tabletop events
• Experience defining and analyzing threat/vulnerability likelihood, coupled with mission impact to determine risk
• Background utilizing one or more programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, Java, Python, or Rust.
• Specialized knowledge of satellite system design and technology.
• Willingness to travel to work location or customer site approx. 20% of the time, if required.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or engineering.
• Holds one or more industry standard cybersecurity certifications (such as CISSP, OSCP, GMON, SEC+)
• Proven experience using the SPARTA / MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Expert with bash, shell, PowerShell, and basic scripting on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Current and active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of FFRDC, USG, SETA, and SE&I with Cyber Test planning for all ground and space systems
• Directly support the Program Office customers with system security engineering and managing the test infrastructure, resources, and personnel for project taskings
• Identify, integrate, validate, and verify cyber test requirements to ensure DoD Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) compliance
• Review of cybersecurity test procedures for requirements satisfaction, including participation in Test Readiness Review activities and test events
• Comprehensively and effectively communicate test-event results and key findings to Senior leadership, along with the technical recommended closure plans
• Proactively engage all stakeholders to ensure cyber test is implemented throughout the acquisition lifecycle and process

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior