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Sr. COMSEC Systems Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-14
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Join Blue National Security, where you'll design, develop, and deliver launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Blue Ring, our hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, delivers unmatched mission maneuverability and versatility at dramatically lower costs.

What you'll do

  • 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
  • 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
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of COMSEC documentation, including policies, procedures, and system specifications
  • 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

Minimum qualifications

  • 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 of 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

Preferred qualifications

  • 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)

Compensation and location

Base Pay Range for CO applicants: $133,500.00 to $186,898.95. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Bonus eligibility dependent on role type and job level

Employment requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.