Supply Chain Security Lead (COTS + Manufacturing Security)

Logos Space•Mountain View, CA

23h

About The Position

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of commercial enterprise and government users, providing resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity services worldwide. The system is designed to extend cloud and data center network connectivity anywhere in the world to fixed, seaborne, and airborne terminals, with speed and reliability as its foundation. Logos is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries. The Product and Data Link Security team at Logos Space engineering is responsible for ensuring the success of the network by providing unique levels of security and authentication in space communications. This position is a critical driver of the architecture, overseeing development efforts specific to the security architecture, and collaborating with other teams like ground segment and spacecraft systems. The company seeks engineers who can thrive in a fast-moving environment, comfortable taking vague design ideas and turning them into concrete, testable architecture and secure solutions. The Supply Chain Security Lead will own the supply chain security strategy across all hardware and manufacturing processes, ensuring that no component or manufacturing step can compromise system trust. This role is vital for defining and enforcing the security guardrails for what Logos procures and manufactures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in security engineering, with demonstrable experience in designing and implementing supply chain and hardware security solutions.
Strong knowledge of security principles, best practices, and frameworks.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-moving environment.
Hardware security & supply chain risk
Secure provisioning / key injection
Vendor security evaluation (COTS)
Manufacturing flows & chain-of-custody
Knowledge of HSM, PKI, and provisioning pipelines

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience working with or understanding the unique security challenges and considerations of space-based communication systems.
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
Experience with automation for security tasks.
Ability and willingness to attain a Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the comprehensive supply chain security strategy, architecture, and roadmap for all hardware and manufacturing processes
Define vendor qualification criteria and risk scoring for third-party suppliers and COTS components
Lead the design and implementation of secure provisioning workflows, including key injection, and validation mechanisms for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components
Develop policies, practices, and assurance for the security of the Logos supply chain to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
Build the supply chain security team by recruiting talent and providing technical guidance and mentorship to security team members, contributing to the overall growth of the security organization.
Manage the chain of custody and logistics security with an audit trail
Implement anti-counterfeit and tampering detection measures (a DoD priority)
Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-161 (Supply Chain Risk Mgmt.)
Oversee the security of test equipment and perform firmware authenticity validation on the vendor side
Contribute to the overall growth of the security organization through technical guidance and mentorship.