Sr. COMSEC Systems Engineer

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 a Senior 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. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

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 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) 

 

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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 lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an 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 based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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