• Global Position Satellite System Engineer

    Leidos (Linthicum Heights, MD)


    Description

    Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for an Cyber Global Position Satellite System Engineer in our **National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)** . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At **Leidos** , we offer **competitive benefits** , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. **Join us and make a difference in National Security!

    Job Summary:

    Our LOE program provides our customer critical Information Assurance (IA) technical guidance and services for GPS satellites, ground control, user equipment, cryptographic integration and certification, end-to-end security engineering, foreign access issues, and key management. Our team; resolves Cryptographic Key issues, supports Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Component Level Assessment (MCAP) approval process, supports the evaluation of GPS Operational Control System (OCX) Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and GPS-SOR-05 Key Specification activities. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact.

    Responsibilities Include:

    + Conduct security analysis of customer/user developed documentation to meet International Common Criteria standards, techniques and evaluation methodologies. . ·

    + Provide security engineering guidance for GPS cryptographic requirements definition, implementation and key management process.

    + Engage in technical/policy meetings.

    + Provide security engineering guidance for certification of GPS cryptography.

    + Conduct architectural and system security assessments to establish a basis for system security accreditation and risk management decisions, including review and recommendations regarding possible Cross Domain Solutions.

    + Provide guidance regarding actions/activities for transition to and/or compliance with Crypto Modernization guidelines.

    Basic Qualifications:

    + Fourteen (14) years of System Engineering experience

    + Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

    + - Global Positioning Satellite experience

    + - Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must

    + **Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience in Space/Weapon/Ground/Terminal system development and or evaluation with Cybersecurity design experience is desired.

    + DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.

     

    At **Leidos** , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

     

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    Original Posting:

    May 13, 2025

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

     

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    REQNUMBER: R-00159206

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.