Cyber Testing Engineer

Who We Are (video)

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

🚀Join JRC's MIssiles & Space Team!

The JRC team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Test and Evaluation Cyber Engineer to support the Navy SSP customer in a fast-paced new Acquisition development program for the Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program. The successful candidate requires a multi-disciplinary professional who combines the rigor of T&E with deep expertise in cybersecurity and weapons systems.

💼What You'll Do

• Test Planning & Design - you will develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports for cybersecurity T&E. Provide integrated testing through experience in integrating Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and contractor testing to create an efficient and holistic test program.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Active DoD Secret or DoE security clearance.
  • Embedded Systems Security: Expertise in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within embedded software and hardware components of the weapon system. • Threat Analysis: Ability to evaluate the weapon system's resilience against a range of cyber threats, including kinetic and non-kinetic attacks. • Live Fire T&E (LFT&E): Knowledge of LFT&E procedures to assess system survivability and lethality in a realistic combat environment. 
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Proficiency with tools like ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and HBSS (Host Based Security System) to conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis. 
  • Penetration Testing: Experience conducting adversarial assessments to identify and exploit system vulnerabilities. 
  • Cyber Defense: Knowledge of cyber defense mechanisms, threat detection, and incident response in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. 
  • Platform IT (PIT): Expertise in securing Platform Information Technology, including the A&A process for aircraft or weapon platforms. 
  • Acquisition Process: Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the role of T&E within it.