Senior Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity &Electronic Warfare Engineer

Are you a creative thinker? disciplined and curious? love defense technology? If so, then our small, focused, and dynamic team is looking to adda key member and you may be the right fit!

We are seeking a Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare(EW) Engineer to conduct comprehensive security assessments of Army tactical systems and provide critical technical analysis to support acquisition decisions. This mid-to-senior level position requires expertise spanning tactical communications, cybersecurity, and electronic systems design, with afocus on ensuring operational security and resilience of military platforms.

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI
Salary Range: approximately $150,000

Conduct cybersecurity and EW vulnerability assessments of Army tactical systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle

Evaluate system architectures, network designs,and communication protocols for security weaknesses and electronic warfare vulnerabilities

Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities

Prepare detailed technical reports and briefingsto inform acquisition decision authorities

Assess tactical communication systems includingSATCOM terminals, tactical radios, and integrated communications suites

Evaluate electronic system designs including processors (CPUs), storage architectures, and RF components for security implications

Analyze electromagnetic spectrum vulnerabilities and electronic protection measures

Review system security controls, encryption implementations, and information assurance architecture

Provide expert technical guidance to Program Managers and acquisition teams

Participate in milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews

Develop security requirements and evaluation criteria for procurement documentation

Support test and evaluation planning forcybersecurity and EW assessments

Interface with military customers, program offices, and technical stakeholders

Present technical findings and recommendations to government leadership

Support proposal development and capture activities as needed

Identify opportunities for expanding security assessment capabilities

Current Top Secret/SCI clearance

Primarily office-based work at Aberdeen Proving Ground, at our off-base office in Aberdeen, Maryland with occasional field evaluations

Hybrid work arrangements may be available basedon mission requirements. We embrace a flexible work-life balance.

May require periodic travel to other military installations or contractor facilities (estimated 10-20%)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred

7-12 years of relevant experience incybersecurity, electronic warfare, or communications systems engineering

Demonstrated experience with Army tactical communications systems (SATCOM, tactical radios, tactical networks)

Proven background in conducting security assessments or vulnerability analyses of complex systems

Working knowledge of Army tactical radio systems (e.g., SINCGARS, MUOS, 5G, tacticalSATCOM)

Understanding of security principles, vulnerability assessment methodologies, penetration testing, and security controls frameworks

Knowledge of digital system design…