2026 Hardware Security Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, US
Base: $100,000 - $115,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
100% onsite
Advanced degree in computer or electrical engineering
Fpga design and verification experience
Proficiency in vhdl, verilog, or systemverilog
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to support critical National Security Space Systems for customers including the Space Force and NRO

Job Summary

  • The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to support critical National Security Space Systems for customers including the Space Force and NRO.
  • Candidates will contribute to hardware security research, define threat paths, and develop mitigations for FPGA, ASIC, and embedded system vulnerabilities.
  • The role offers a competitive annual salary between $100,000 and $115,000 along with comprehensive benefits including an immediate 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to support critical National Security Space Systems for customers including the Space Force and NRO.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $115,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12% match, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
  • FPGA design and verification experience
  • Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
  • Coding skills in C, C++, Python, or Shell
  • Linux environment familiarity
  • Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Active security clearance status
  • Experience with AI or quantum computing applications
  • Project management tools like Jira or MS Project
  • Embedded systems and hardware security research
  • Willingness to travel domestically 15%

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in STEM field within 12 months
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory for security clearance
  • 0-1 year industry work experience
  • Transcripts required for application review

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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