Air Force GPS Engineer Cyber Security

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Bethesda, MD, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Analyze GPS/GNSS spoofing, meaconing, and jamming threats; design anti-spoofing architectures; conduct RF simulations, penetration testing, and resilience evaluations; develop real-time detection tools; and collaborate with engineering and red-team teams. The role also produces threat intelligence reports and executive briefings focused on PNT security across aerospace, maritime, autonomous vehicle, critical infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
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Description

Geo-GPS Spoofing Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Cyber Security / Threat Intelligence / PNT Security

About Us

We are a cutting-edge cybersecurity firm dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure, aerospace systems, maritime navigation, and enterprise location-based services against advanced electronic attacks. As reliance on GPS and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) grows, so do the threats of malicious manipulation. We are looking for a Geo-GPS Spoofing Cybersecurity Specialist to lead our efforts in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) threats.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert on GNSS vulnerabilities, RF (Radio Frequency) signal analysis, and anti-spoofing countermeasures. You will work closely with our engineering, threat intelligence, and red-team operations to simulate attack scenarios, harden hardware/software architectures, and develop real-time detection systems for location-based spoofing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Threat Analysis & Research: Investigate emerging techniques in GPS/GNSS spoofing, meaconing, and signal jamming impacting mobile, IoT, aviation, and maritime assets.
  • Architecture Hardening: Design and implement robust anti-spoofing and authentication mechanisms for PNT systems (e.g., cryptographic signal authentication, multi-sensor data fusion).
  • Simulations & Testing: Conduct controlled RF spoofing and penetration testing in lab and field environments to evaluate system resilience.
  • Detection & Incident Response: Build monitoring tools and algorithms to detect anomalous location shifts, signal power discrepancies, and clock drift in real time.
  • Collaboration: Partner with software and hardware engineering teams to integrate security best practices directly into product lifecycles.
  • Reporting & Strategy: Deliver technical briefings and threat intelligence reports to executive leadership and key enterprise clients.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, RF engineering, or wireless communications security, with a specific focus on GNSS/GPS technologies.
  • Technical Proficiencies:
    • Deep understanding of GNSS architectures (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) and signal structures.
    • Proficiency with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) such as USRP, HackRF, or BladeRF, and tools like GNURadio.
    • Experience with sensor fusion (combining GPS with IMUs, wheel odometers, or computer vision) for navigation resilience.
  • Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or MATLAB for data analysis, signal processing, and automation.
  • Security Knowledge: Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, secure boot, and hardware security modules (HSMs).
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience securing critical infrastructure, autonomous vehicles (AVs), or defense systems.
  • Familiarity with commercial anti-spoofing modules or civil tiered authentication services (e.g., Galileo OSNMA).
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, or specialized RF/wireless security credentials).
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary & Equity: Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage options, plus a 401(k) matching program.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Remote-first culture with access to state-of-the-art lab facilities.
  • Continuous Learning: Annual stipend for conferences, certifications, and technical training.

Requirements

must be US citizen

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, RF engineering, or wireless communications security, focused on GNSS/GPS technologies
  • Deep understanding of GNSS architectures and signal structures, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou
  • Proficiency with Software Defined Radios such as USRP, HackRF, or BladeRF, and GNU Radio
  • Experience with sensor fusion using GPS, IMUs, wheel odometers, or computer vision
  • Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or MATLAB
  • Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, secure boot, and hardware security modules
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Experience securing critical infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, or defense systems
  • Familiarity with commercial anti-spoofing modules or Galileo OSNMA
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or specialized RF/wireless security credentials
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HQ: Durham, NC
53 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (ICS) is a leading provider of Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Professional services to the federal government. We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of our civilian, defense, and private-industry clients. Our corporate support processes are ISO 9001 certified, giving our customers the confidence that we are continually measuring and improving upon the support we provide and are committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction. ICS recognizes that each of our clients are diverse which gives us the opportunity to incorporate best practices from each industry into our services. We apply the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology to consistently deliver on-time and within budget.

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