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Hardware Security Engineer Senior

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Employer Provided Salary: $133,500-$168,000 Annually
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Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.
At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®
For more information, visit Ball Aerospace Career Site or connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter or Instagram .
The Security and Mission Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit provides discriminating support to the business to ensure success. We focus on threat identification, risk assessment, and mitigation while improving the efficiency of the business through effective governance and analysis of process, data and overall business knowledge.
Hardware Security Engineer Senior
Perform the Hardware Security Engineering required to establish the basis for the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and / or hardware / software-based assurance solutions for protection of critical mission technology. This person will provide Hardware Security Engineering experience to support major acquisition programs and must have knowledge and experience with secure hardware design and integration. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will assist program engineers in secure hardware designs and derive higher level system security requirements into component level requirements to be implemented at a hardware design level. The SME will also assess hardware design risks and develop mitigating strategies in support of systems and hardware assurance to protect the United States of America's most advanced technologies.
What You'll Do:

  • Derive system level requirements into component and subsystem requirements identifying hardware details for integrating security controls.
  • Identify, review, and define security requirements that enable technical Architects / Systems Engineers and SMEs the ability to secure hardware and software products.
  • Maintain a comprehensive and holistic Systems Security Engineering (SSE) view while addressing stakeholder security risks and concerns through the application of Systems Engineering skills.
  • Create a culture of Security that implements security from the beginning of a programs development and supports the implementation of security by default.
  • Communicate with Chief Engineers and Program Managers (PMs) the needs of the Security Engineering team and supports the development process, working with the engineering organization to identify Security Engineering issues and flaws that need to be remediated.
  • Facilitate briefings to senior leadership and SMEs on program protection and security policy, guidance, and expectation in the area of Hardware Security Engineering.
  • Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team as well as the customer.
  • Ensure the effectiveness and suitability of the security elements within the systems as an enabler to mission success.
  • Design and develop detailed security designs using recognized practices such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.
  • Develop, review, and recommend security policy, guidance, training, and best practices that align its implementation across the mission acquisition lifecycle.
  • Review and provide recommendations on Program Protection Plans (PPPs) and other acquisition and requirements documentation oversight for appropriate inclusion and application of SSE policy and guidance.
  • Develop and execute to an SSE Plan containing a path to creating Threat Countermeasure Tree Analysis.
  • Efficiently learn new subjects / techniques / software, without, necessarily, the assistance of others.
  • Have track records of highly collaborative working skills in a team environment.
  • Write clear and concise reports.
  • Utilize and develop mathematical software tools.
  • Interface with PMs, Mission Assurance Managers (MAMs), Program Engineers, and customers.
  • Use strong presentation skills to convey security mission risks at program milestone reviews.
  • Participate as member of the Mission Assurance (MA) team to select, evaluate, and document security requirements for various missions including space, military and airborne.
  • Support other tasks and areas of subject matter expertise, to include the Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) program, Anti-Tamper, and Software Security Assurance, with Design Engineering subject matter expertise as required.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.


What You'll Need:

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years of related experience. BS degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • 8 or more years of continuous, related, progressive experience in the Hardware Security Engineering discipline preferred.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions.
  • Department of Defense (DoD) / Intelligence Community (IC) experience - basic understanding of how engineering and security work within the DoD / IC.
  • Secure hardware integration experience (hardened memory, secure FPGA/SOC/ASIC, PCB layout, etc.).
  • Proven work experience designing and integrating hardware security solutions.
  • Basic understanding of hardware design impacts to firmware, gateware, and software.
  • Previous experience developing threat analysis.
  • Designing to TEMPEST product requirements preferred.
  • Cross-Domain Solution integration experience preferred.
  • Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) experience preferred.
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience preferred.
  • Previous experience in the field of Cybersecurity preferred.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance preferred.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a Government Security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

  • Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.


A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

  • HIRING SALARY RANGE: $133,500 - $168,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
  • This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.


US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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At BAE Systems, lives depend on us, and we depend on you. Helping you be your best—at work and at home—inspires us to deliver well-being programs and resources that allow you and your family to thrive in all areas of life.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Charitable contribution matching
Pension
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Restricted work hours
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Relocation assistance
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Job training & conferences
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Promote from within
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