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Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

COMSEC Systems Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in COMSEC or communications security engineering is required.
  • Foundational understanding of secure communications systems and integration is required.
  • Basic understanding of cryptographic principles and key management is required.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense COMSEC policies, National Security Agency guidelines, and applicable regulations is required.
  • Familiarity with satellite avionics systems and their role in secure communications is required.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles, processes, and best practices is required.
  • Experience supporting requirements development, decomposition, and verification is required.
  • Ability to read and review electrical circuit schematics is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and integration of COMSEC systems and solutions across Blue National Security programs.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and Hardware Engineers to ensure secure communications architectures meet mission requirements.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining COMSEC documentation, including policies, procedures, and system specifications.
  • Develop and maintain Verification and Validation plans, requirements verification traceability matrices, and test plans; coordinate verification activities across hardware, software, and integration test teams.
  • Support assessments of communications security risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
  • Assist with lifecycle management of COMSEC equipment and keying material.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and government directives related to COMSEC.

Desired Qualifications

  • An active Top Secret security clearance is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with satellite avionics integration and secure communications interfaces is preferred.
  • Experience with the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development through integration, test, and operations, is preferred.
  • Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements and modeling platforms is preferred.
  • Experience developing Verification and Validation plans, test plans, and requirements traceability matrices is preferred.
  • Familiarity with interface control documents and system architecture development is preferred.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and RMF is preferred.
  • Familiarity with hardware and software security integration is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications, such as Security+, NSA/DoD COMSEC training, or INCOSE CSEP, are preferred.

About the Company

Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$10.1B
Headquarters
Kent, WA
Founded
2000

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