
Cyber Security Architect – Space & Ground
qtlabs - Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wien • 🇦🇹 Austria
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💰 €4,359 per month
Job Level
Junior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Define guidelines and processes for managing the development lifecycle of security-relevant requirements.
- Plan, lead, and execute security evaluations and certifications of products according to Common Criteria (CC).
- Engineer and design safety- and security-critical requirements for both ground and space segments of satellite missions.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including device specifications, Interface Requirement Documents (IRDs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
- Manage and control subcontractors, including quotation assessment, milestone reviews, delivery evaluations, and preparation of change requests.
- Drive communication with internal and external project partners; discuss safety and security aspects with authorities, certification bodies, and institutions.
Requirements
- Completed university degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong background in information systems and systems engineering.
- Proven experience in Requirements Engineering and the V-Model development process.
- Expertise in satellite communications, satellite navigation programmes, or comparable aerospace systems.
- Professional experience in applied cryptography, such as cryptographic device development, key device operation, or secure system design.
- Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and protocols (e.g., AES, Poly1305, authentication methods).
- Knowledge of IT security for cryptographic devices, including red-black separation, tamper protection concepts, and secure operational environments.
- Experience supporting evaluations based on Common Criteria, ISO/IEC 27000 series, and/or NATO security regulations.
- Nice to have: Experience with security risk analysis, such as the EBIOS methodology.
- Understanding of satellite system architecture, ground-to-space communication, and on-board data handling.
- Familiarity with UML, SysML, and programming languages such as C++ or Python.
- Knowledge of ground segment engineering and spacecraft operational concepts.
Benefits
- A collaborative and innovative environment in Vienna, a global hub for quantum research and space technology.
- The chance to contribute to and shape a rapidly growing company.
- The opportunity to jointly develop projects and products at the exciting intersection of quantum and space technology.
- Flexible work arrangements in a hybrid model combining remote and onsite collaboration.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of quantum technologies.
- Balanced work-life integration for our employees.
- Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg.
- Great Italian espresso.
- Humorous and friendly work atmosphere.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Requirements EngineeringV-Model development processapplied cryptographycryptographic device developmentsecure system designcryptographic algorithmsAESPoly1305UMLSysML
Soft skills
communicationleadershipproject management