Senior Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Dedham, MA

17d•$164,892 - $173,910•Onsite

About The Position

Role and Position Objectives: Work with a cross functional team responsible for developing systems, writing cryptographic specifications and testing mission critical Department of War Cybersecurity devices. Responsibilities will include designing security architectures and protocols, developing cryptographic key management strategies, and working in the Interoperability Test Bed (ITB) to test voice, data, and conferencing security devices. You'll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity. What You’ll Experience: Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design and test cutting-edge Department of Defense cybersecurity devices. Develop security architectures, cryptographic protocols, and cryptographic key management strategies. Work hands-on with cryptographic devices that secure voice, data, and conferencing applications. Lead the testing of mission-critical cybersecurity solutions. Play a key role in safeguarding national security with cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
Experience in cryptographic algorithms and secure communication systems
Experience writing specifications, test plans, and performing "black box" testing
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred
Creative problem-solving in the systems development life cycle
A team-oriented mindset
Awareness of technology trends and a drive to innovate and improve processes
Exceptional communication skills to deliver effective solutions
Commitment to personal and team growth
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Design security architectures and protocols
Develop cryptographic key management strategies
Test voice, data, and conferencing security devices in the Interoperability Test Bed (ITB)
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to design and test cutting-edge Department of Defense cybersecurity devices
Develop security architectures, cryptographic protocols, and cryptographic key management strategies
Work hands-on with cryptographic devices that secure voice, data, and conferencing applications
Lead the testing of mission-critical cybersecurity solutions
Play a key role in safeguarding national security with cutting-edge technology