Senior Crypto Security Engineer

KBR, Inc.
Any Location, CA
Category Security
Job Description
KBR is seeking a motivated and experienced Cryptography Subject Matter Expert to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

  • Provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and delivery of both space and ground cryptographic units, ensuring all solutions align with mission objectives and system requirements.
  • Lead spacecraft cryptographic unit trade studies, evaluating candidate solutions against requirements, interface constraints, environmental considerations, performance criteria, and testability.
  • Oversee the technical design, interface definition, development, and delivery of needed encryption units, including hardware and firmware.
  • Manage technical design, interface definition, development, and delivery of needed encryption units, ensuring proper integration with ground systems, mission operations, and secure architectures.
  • Support and oversee all testing activities for encryption units including dry runs and SVT.
  • Provide supplemental support for Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) including secure key management processes, documentation, and architecture alignment.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government customers, contractors, subcontractors, and FFRDC partners.
  • Lead and mentor engineers (junior to mid‐level), including task assignment, technical reviews, and professional development.
  • Oversee crypto lifecycle management.
  • Establish and enforce cryptographic standards and best practices across programs and platforms.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • AD&D
  • flexible spending account
  • disability
  • paid time off
  • flexible work schedule
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