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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - Hypersonic Test Systems - **Company:** Stratolaunch, LLC - **Location:** Lancaster, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), User Authentication, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Integrity, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Real-Time Operating Systems, Cyber-physical Systems, Secure Coding, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Software Security, Data Lineage, Bare Metal, Operational Systems, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f2e9f780-866a-486c-8358-6887639e95a2 ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in product security, embedded security, OT security, or cyber-physical systems. * Hands-on experience securing non-cloud, non-SaaS systems. * Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments. * Direct involvement with test systems, mission systems, or safety-critical environments. * Ability to threat-model hardware, software, and operational workflows. * Familiarity with nation-state adversary tradecraft. * Experience working in classified or export-controlled environments. * Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance is required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Sr. Level ($120,000-158,000) BS or applicable experience in lieu of degree, plus 5-10 years of relevant experience PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS * Certifications such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, or equivalent. * Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as NISPOM, ITAR, and DFARS. * Familiarity with CMMC Level 2+ requirements and RMF for non-IT systems. Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable * This position is located on-site or hybrid. Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews. ## Description The Senior Security Engineer - Hypersonic Test Systems is responsible for protecting hypersonic test articles, test infrastructure, and test data from cyber-enabled compromise, manipulation, sabotage, or espionage. This role focuses on securing embedded systems, operational technology (OT), and telemetry pipelines to ensure the integrity, authenticity, and security of hypersonic testing environments. The Senior Security Engineer will work closely with engineers, developers, and program teams to integrate security into test workflows and safeguard critical systems and data., * Product and Embedded System Security: + Secure flight computers, controllers, embedded processors, instrumentation, sensors, and telemetry devices. + Design and validate secure boot and firmware integrity controls. + Prevent unauthorized parameter manipulation and logic modification. + Assess physical and cyber tamper risks and evaluate hardware trust boundaries. * Hypersonic Test Infrastructure Security: + Secure wind tunnels, propulsion stands, thermal test environments, and data acquisition systems. + Ensure test execution cannot be disrupted or influenced by cyber means. + Authenticate and validate command paths and prevent cyber-induced anomalies. * Telemetry, Data Integrity, and Test Result Protection: + Protect telemetry pipelines end-to-end and ensure test data integrity and authenticity. + Secure digital twins, models, and simulations, and establish defensible data lineage. + Detect and mitigate risks of false data introduction. * Secure Development and Engineering Enablement: + Perform threat modeling on cyber-physical workflows. + Integrate security into test software development and mitigate supply chain risks in test tooling. + Red-team test environments prior to execution. * Supply Chain and Component Assurance: + Define security requirements for suppliers and validate firmware provenance. + Identify counterfeit or compromised components and assess third-party test equipment risks. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1206-single-server-global-reach-running-a-worldwide-marketplace-on-bare-metal-in-a-cloud-dominated-world) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1817-how-to-avoid-tech-hype-traps-josip-stuhli) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)