COMSEC Systems Engineer
COMSEC Systems Engineer supporting the security of IERUS's defense communications systems: designing and integrating COMSEC solutions, maintaining COMSEC documentation and keying material, and building V&V/test plans alongside software and hardware engineers. Requires US citizenship, an active clearance, and familiarity with DoD/NSA COMSEC policy.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC or communications security engineering
- Foundational understanding of secure communications systems and integration
- Basic understanding of cryptographic principles and key management
- Familiarity with DoD COMSEC policies, NSA guidelines, and applicable regulations
- Familiarity with satellite avionics systems and their role in secure communications
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles, processes, and best practices
- Experience supporting requirements development, decomposition, and verification
- Ability to read and review electrical circuit schematics
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines
- Active security clearance; must be US citizen
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs
- Hands-on experience with satellite avionics integration and secure communications interfaces
- Experience with full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through integration, test, and operations
- Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements/modeling platforms
- Experience developing V&V plans, test plans, and requirements traceability matrices
- Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and system architecture development
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF)
- Familiarity with hardware and software security integration
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, NSA/DoD COMSEC training, INCOSE CSEP)
Full description
IERUS specializes in technology research, testing, and implementation with core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, computational analytics (algorithm acceleration and machine learning), and weapon system engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit .
IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.
Job Description
As a COMSEC Systems Engineer, you will support the security and integrity of our communications systems. You will work alongside Software and Hardware Engineers to help develop, implement, and maintain COMSEC solutions that support our mission.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and integration of COMSEC systems and solutions across IERUS programs;
- Collaborate with Software and Hardware Engineers to ensure secure communications architectures meet mission requirements;
- Assist in the development and maintenance of COMSEC documentation, including policies, procedures, and system specifications;
- Develop and maintain Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans and 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field;
- 3+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC or communications security engineering;
- Foundational understanding of secure communications systems and integration;
- Basic understanding of cryptographic principles and key management;
- Familiarity with DoD COMSEC policies, NSA guidelines, and applicable regulations;