COMSEC Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

COMSEC Systems Engineer securing communications for Blue Origin’s national security space programs. Designing, integrating, verifying, and maintaining secure communications systems and keying infrastructure.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,934 - $127,307 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in COMSEC systems design, development, and integration, with a strong focus on secure communications architectures and compliance with relevant regulations. Proficient in developing verification and validation plans, requirements traceability matrices, and collaborating across engineering disciplines.

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COMSEC Systems EngineeringSecure Communications ArchitectureVerification And Validation PlansDoD COMSEC PoliciesCryptographic Principles

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Hard Skills

COMSEC Documentation DevelopmentRequirements VerificationElectrical Circuit Schematic ReviewSystems Engineering PrinciplesSatellite Avionics IntegrationTest Plans DevelopmentRequirements Traceability MatricesSecure Communications InterfacesLifecycle Management Of COMSEC EquipmentRisk Assessment And Mitigation

Soft Skills

Collaborative Work Across Disciplines

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCameoNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkRMF Cybersecurity Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+NSA/DoD COMSEC TrainingINCOSE CSEP

Industry Keywords

Communications SecurityDefense ProgramsAerospace ProgramsGovernment DirectivesKey Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 COMSEC documentation, including policies, procedures, and system specifications
Develop and maintain Verification and Validation plans, requirements verification traceability matrices, 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 COMSEC regulations, standards, and government directives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3+ years of relevant experience in COMSEC or communications security engineering
Foundational understanding of secure communications systems and integration
Basic understanding of cryptographic principles and key management
Familiarity with DoD COMSEC policies, NSA guidelines, and applicable regulations
Familiarity with satellite avionics systems and their role in secure communications
Familiarity with 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
U.S. citizenship required
Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred
Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs preferred
Hands-on experience with satellite avionics integration and secure communications interfaces preferred
Experience with full systems engineering lifecycle preferred
Proficiency with DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements and modeling platforms preferred
Experience developing V&V plans, test plans, and requirements traceability matrices preferred
Familiarity with interface control documents and system architecture development preferred
Exposure to NIST and RMF cybersecurity frameworks preferred
Familiarity with hardware and software security integration preferred
Relevant certifications such as Security+, NSA/DoD COMSEC training, or INCOSE CSEP preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee under export control regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results