COMSEC Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Integration: Apply deep expertise in communications protocols for space and terrestrial networks to mitigate technical and programmatic risks during the integration of COMSEC equipment into operational environments.
• Systems Operations: Execute precise configuration, operation, and performance testing on COMSEC systems to ensure mission readiness.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform critical fault isolation, troubleshooting, and necessary maintenance actions to repair and restore systems to peak functionality.
• Functional Validation: Conduct comprehensive functional checkouts of hardware/software configurations to meet rigorous security specifications.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET clearance is required. SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Practical experience in the installation and operation of COMSEC equipment within secure communications architectures.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $210,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled COMSEC Test Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves performing hands-on utility and testing of encryption systems critical to securing space systems and terrestrial network architectures. You will apply detailed technical knowledge of COMSEC equipment and specifications to ensure the seamless installation and functional checkout of complex hardware and software configurations.