full-time
Nuclear Codes and Crypto Engineer, Lead
MITRE
- Employer
- MITRE
- Location
- McLean, Virginia, United States
- Working pattern
- on-site
- Salary
- $158,800–$238,200 / year
About the role
Conduct engineering analysis of contractor designs focusing on cybersecurity, nuclear cryptography, and critical signals for Air Force weapon systems. Develop cryptographic roadmaps and modernization strategies while advising senior leaders on COMSEC devices and policies. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or advanced degree with less) and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret. Candidates must be familiar with National Security System cryptography and possess strong systems engineering analysis skills.