The Aerospace Corporation is looking to solve the hardest problems in space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise, and delivering innovative solutions for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
Requirements
- Background utilizing one or more programming languages including but not limited to C, C++, Java, Python, or Rust.
- Knowledge of various offensive cyber tools such as Kali, Metasploit, Ghidra, Burp Suite, and competitive (e.g. capture the flag) cyber experience.
- Specialized knowledge of satellite system design and technology.
- Experience using containerization technology such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Holds one or more industry standard cybersecurity certifications (such as CISSP, C|EH, SANS, etc.)
- Experience with orchestration and automation tools (Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, SOAR, etc.).
- Experience with various cloud offerings and services (AWS, VMWare, Azure, DISA milCloud)
Responsibilities
- Lead a team and projects in the areas of vulnerability research on hardware and software for space systems.
- Directly contribute to cybersecurity development prototype efforts as well as perform cybersecurity engineering assistance to Aerospace Program Office customers.
- Mentor junior staff and interns in the department throughout the year.
- Collaborate with other Aerospace departments and external organizations to develop new technical demonstrations and capabilities.
- Pair with other government agencies and contractors to develop innovative capabilities.
- Assist with developing and distributing project tasking to junior engineers.
- Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research on unique space-related hardware and software products.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/Technology, Computer Science, or STEM related subject area.
- 6 + years of relevant experience in a position related to cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, embedded systems, or similar fields.
- Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 20% of the time if required.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
