Naval System Security Engineer - Amentum

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and manage complex naval surface weapons, combat, and fire‑control systems for customer platforms.
• Create detailed system design and integration documentation for weapons control, situational awareness, and combat management systems.
• Design and implement security engineering controls, threat modeling, and hardening techniques to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security testing throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, program managers, and Navy stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with naval surface weapon, combat, or fire‑control systems and associated integration processes.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure architecture design, and applicable DoD/Navy security standards.
• Proficiency in C++ and Linux environments for embedded and real‑time system development.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.