Senior Systems Engineer Wright-Patterson AFB

5 hours ago

Springfield, IL, United States Serco Full-time

Position Description & Qualifications If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you As a Senior Anti-Tamper Engineer specializing in systems engineering, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division, DoD Anti-Tamper (AT) Executive Agent Field Program Office (FPO) (AFLCMC/WAG-AT) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of war (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. WAG-AT conducts studies to identify new capabilities; matures laboratory technologies to be weapon system ready; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new AT capabilities/products all which provide insight and foundational AT technology to seed DoD weapon system development programs. These are focused on reducing developmental risk and associated cost and schedule growth, ultimately ensuring AT architectures are developed, supporting protection of US warfighters against loss of life caused by technological exploitation of US weapons systems. Apply DoD systems engineering process, policy, and procedures in the acquisition, manufacturing, fielding, and sustainment, modernization and disposal of new, existing and future weapons systems and capabilities, with specific experience in weapon system Program Protection planning and anti-tamper methods Assess integrated circuitry, industry standard processors, and memory chips and determine methodologies for reverse engineering electronic systems and integrated circuitry Provide engineering support for technology and product acquisitions to include long-term planning, request for proposal (RFP) development, and technical oversight of ongoing projects Review and analyze proposals for design feasibility and system compatibility Assess acquired capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications For program protection, identify technologies and evaluate system/subsystem design functions and improvements to protect Critical Program Information (CPI) Develop plans to assess security features of Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) components for CPI susceptibility/vulnerability to exploitation and reverse engineering. Work with DoD Anti-Tamper Evaluation Teams to understand current designs and identify vulnerabilities to foreign and adversary exploitation Assist efforts to improve US weapons system anti-tamper/anti-exploitation design, development, manufacturing, training, and sustainment Evaluate system test plans and participate in conduct of system, subsystem, & component testing Conduct engineering performance, supportability, schedule, and risk assessments and scheduling trade off studies To be successful in this role, you will have: An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 12 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor Masters Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years experience in an engineering position with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS) Additional desired experience and

skills:
Experience with Program Protection planning and implementation in weapon system programs Experience evaluating current fielded weapons systems to determine anti-tamper and reverse engineering susceptibility based on vendor design Experience working with industry to assess tamper resistance of current weapons systems within the acquisition development cycle Experience working within the electronic exploitation lab environment to evaluate current and new processors, memory units, and electronic circuits to exploit weaknesses, identify improvements to design, and develop new standards to deter technological exploitation Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.
S. military, numerous U.
S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact