26-206 C2BMC Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities for this Position

Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program. This role focuses on developing and implementing Anti-Tamper (AT) and program protection solutions to safeguard critical program information and components. The ideal candidate will have experience in system security engineering, anti-tamper methodologies, and defense exportability concerns, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MDA and C2BMC leadership to implement updates and changes to the C2BMC system.
• Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and reports for the program.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain C2BMC AT plans, evaluations, key management plans, and program protection plans.
• Conduct Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and develop defense export strategies.
• Create and manage waivers for CPI, AT, and defense exportability features.
• Assess Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to support verification and validation efforts.
• Identify risk-based technical countermeasures to protect C2BMC Critical Program Information and Critical Components.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, white papers, and evaluations for Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements.
• Support program milestone reviews and fielding decisions to ensure entrance criteria are met.
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, and effectiveness.
• Develop plans, estimates, risk mitigation strategies, and track project tasks, reporting key updates to senior management.

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 7+ years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience.
• Expertise in solving complex problems using ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver desired results.
• Proven project leadership skills, with experience as the primary customer contact for technical matters on contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
• 9+ years of experience analyzing high-level needs and developing minimum viable products for fielded solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Experience in writing and implementing engineering plans within dynamic projects.
• 9+ years of experience with knowledge of secure hardware/software methodologies, anti-tampering, and exportability concerns.
• Proven ability to engineer automation pipelines for fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.
• Self-starter with the ability to conduct independent research and document results effectively.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Additional Notes

• Work will be performed in a dynamic, closed environment.
• Some travel between development sites (COS and HSV) may be required.
• Active SECRET clearance required.

Join our team to protect critical systems while contributing to innovative solutions in missile defense and command and control efforts. Apply today!

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Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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