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# COMSEC Systems Engineer

- **Company:** IERUS TECHNOLOGIES
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Key Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Software Security, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=949c1ece1b3a92b3

## About the Role

* 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;
 * Active Security clearance; must be US Citizen., * Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred;
 * 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, 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;
 * Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF);
 * Familiarity with hardware and software security integration;
 * Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, NSA/DoD COMSEC training, INCOSE CSEP).

## Description

As a COMSEC Systems Engineer, you will support the security and integrity of our communications systems. You will work alongside Software and Hardware Engineers to help develop, implement, and maintain COMSEC solutions that support our mission., * Support the design, development, and integration of COMSEC systems and solutions across IERUS programs;

 * Collaborate with 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 and 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.