{"id":2215852,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-aerospace-corporation-senior-hardware-security-engineer","title":"Senior Hardware Security Engineer","company":{"id":58420,"name":"The Aerospace Corporation","domain":"aerospace.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/the-aerospace-corporation","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":78,"open_postings":52,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.865,"repost_share":0.038,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["El Segundo, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":166400,"max":249600,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":249600},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Perl","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"SystemVerilog","optional":false},{"name":"Verilog","optional":false},{"name":"VHDL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-10","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T20:33:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":81,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":81},"description":"The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.\nInformation Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.\nThe Embedded & Specialized Computing Department focuses on critical space systems R&D and rapid prototyping in the areas of Rapid Prototyping (HW & SW), Resilient/Novel/Accelerated Compute Solutions, and Hardware Security. The group supports a variety of customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil partners (e.g., NASA) to resolve unique challenges in implementation and research.\nWork Model:\nThis position is 100% onsite at El Segundo, Ca.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nProvide hardware security support to government and contracted personnel in the areas of security controls, configuration management, configurable logic device management, and microelectronic security assessments.\n\nReview security architecture of space mission ground systems and provide recommendations on security improvements to the system’s baseline.\n\nDirectly contribute to hardware security research, development, and applications while helping to secure National Security Space Systems.\n\nDefine threat paths and develop guidance on FPGA/ASIC/embedded systems vulnerability mitigations.\n\nSupport the development and improvement of microelectronics assurance policy, requirements and documentation.\n\nDemonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug both hardware and firmware issues effectively.\n\nAssist with developing and distributing project tasking to junior engineers.\n\nCollaborate with other Aerospace departments and external organizations to develop new technical demonstrations and capabilities.\n\nWhatCorporateSkillsYou’ll Bring\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear technical documentation and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams\n\nPossess organizational, time management and project management skills\n\nDemonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need\n\nInterpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations\n\nWhat You Need to be Successful \nMinimum Requirements for the Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related program.\n\n6 to 8 years of relevant experience in a position related to FPGA design and verification, embedded systems, hardware security or similar fields.\n\nKnowledge of DoD information security policies, including DoD 5200 directives\n\nProven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively.\n\nProven experience in FPGA design, including familiarity with HDLs (VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog) and major vendor tools (AMD Xilinx, Microchip, and Intel Altera).\n\nExperience with embedded system design (e.g., Xilinx Zynq/Microblaze, ARM, Altera NIOS).\n\nProficiency in coding and scripting with languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl, or Shell\n\nExperience using project management tools such as Jira or MS Project.\n\nWilling to travel occasionally to work location or customer site up to 20% of the time if required.\n\nThis position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.\n\nIn addition to the above, the minimum Requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering include:\n10 or more years of relevant experience in a position related to hardware security, FPGA design and verification, embedded systems, or similar fields.\n\nExperience relating to multiple hardware security fields such as embedded systems security, hardware cryptographic accelerators, vulnerability analysis, or anti-tamper.\n\nHow You Can Stand Out \nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nAdvanced degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM related program.\n\nExposure to and understanding of hardware security attacks in the following areas: Hardware Trojans, Side Channel Analysis, Fault Injection, and Reverse Engineering\n\nPossession of relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP\n\nExperience related to artificial intelligence or quantum computing applications\n\nCurrent and active TS/SCI clearance\n\nWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.\n(Min - Max)\n$166,400.00 - $249,600.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies\nOur leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information,marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at  . 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