About Careertakes

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Position Type & Clearance

This is an onsite, entry-level Systems Security Engineering role supporting embedded systems and program protection. U.S. citizenship is required. An active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date.

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What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions to define requirements, tradeoffs, costs, and implementation strategies for protected systems.
• Contribute to Anti‑Tamper (AT), software assurance, supply chain risk management, and overall program protection activities.
• Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments.
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, firmware, software, systems integration and test) to integrate security controls into embedded systems.

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Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM field completed by the start date.
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Systems Security Engineering, Anti‑Tamper, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems Security, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Software, or real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience may be gained through work, research, coursework, or projects.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to hold/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

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Qualifications — Preferred

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
• Applied engineering experience or coursework in systems engineering, software/firmware development, systems integration/test, ASIC development, digital electronics design, or model‑based systems engineering.
• Experience supporting DoD programs or familiarity with DoD directives (e.g., DODI‑S‑5230.28).
• Demonstrated expertise in attack threat modeling and CPI assessments.
• Active/current DoD security clearance on day one.
• Strong creativity, problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Prior internship, co‑op, or relevant work experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD per year (good‑faith estimate covering entry through experienced levels).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and other business-unit‑specific benefits.
• Relocation eligibility may apply for qualified candidates.
• Compensation offers consider role, experience, location, education, and skills.

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Additional Information

• Onsite definition: employees work primarily on site to support development and production activities.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The DCSA (Consolidated Adjudication Services) handles adjudication of security clearances.
• The application window may be adjusted based on candidate flow or business needs. Final hiring decisions are made by the client.
• Employer name is withheld; you will be employed by a confidential client in the Engineering industry.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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