Senior Staff Engineer, System Security (R6509)

Shield AI
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The Senior Staff Engineer will support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper activities in aerospace and defense, applying the DoD Risk Management Framework to secure Authorization to Operate for systems and developing related documentation.

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Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded Cybersecurity and Anti-Tamper activities for aerospace and defense platforms. The role is responsible for applying the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and working with government customers to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the systems. The team member will also be involved with developing the AT artifacts and documentation for customer AT plan approval. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

  • Carry out the DoD RMF process and develop the evidence needed to achieve the ATO. 
  • Define the embedded cybersecurity architecture, requirements, models, documentation, and trade studies. 
  • Perform threat modeling, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessments, and cyber risk assessments. 
  • Develop the program's AT artifacts and documentation to support government approval of the AT plan. 
  • Plan and execute the cybersecurity implementation and verification 
  • Coordinate between internal teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to effectively communicate and integrate the Cybersecurity solution 
  • Requirements

    Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related STEM field, plus at least 8 years of related experience. 
  • Experience with the systems engineering process of developing embedded Cybersecurity solutions in aerospace and defense systems.  
  • Experience with threat modeling, secure system architecture, vulnerability analysis, and security testing. 
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-160 volumes 1 and 2 
  • Strong technical leadership, writing, and customer communication skills. 
  • Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain special access 
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge of avionics, mission systems, platform networks, communications, or data links. 
  • Experience with Anti-Tamper, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, Key Management Plans, Supply Chain Risk Management, Software Assurance, or Cross Domain Solutions. 
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing or adversarial assessments. 
  • CISSP certification 
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Nov 10, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    Dallas, TexasOn-site

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