Sr. COMSEC Systems Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar‑electric and chemical‑propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower‑profile costs. At Blue Origin, we believe in the power of space to improve life on Earth.

As aSenior COMSEC Systems Engineer, you will support the security and integrity of our communications systems. You will work alongside Cybersecurity, Software, and Hardware Engineers to help develop, implement, and maintain COMSEC solutions that support our mission.

• 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 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; 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 and Cybersecurity

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC, Cybersecurity, or Network Systems Engineering
• Strong understanding of secure communications devices and integration of those devices within networks and systems
• Working knowledge of cryptographic principles and key management
• Familiarity with DoD COMSEC policies, NSA guidelines, and applicable regulations
• Practical application 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 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 development through integration, test, and operations
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jama, or similar requirements and modeling platforms
• Experience developing Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, test plans, and requirements traceability matrices
• Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and system architecture development
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, NSA/DoD COMSEC training, INCOSE CSEP)

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $ - $ Other site ranges may differ

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or…