Technology Protection Systems Engineer

Technology Protection Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: As Needed

Join Astrion in Huntsville and play a critical role in protecting our nation's airspace by designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge network and communication systems for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS). We are seeking a high-impact CUAS Systems Engineering SME with a proven track record in safeguarding defense technologies and systems. In this role, you will drive the design, evaluation, and integration of CUAS platforms with an emphasis on protecting sensitive technologies from exploitation, reverse engineering, and adversarial compromise. You will work at the intersection of engineering, cybersecurity, operational security, and acquisition to ensure mission-critical solutions remain secure and resilient.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance (Active TS/SCI preferred)

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Experience: 15+ years of experience in defense systems engineering, with emphasis on CUAS or ISR technologies

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert-level knowledge of Technology Protection, Anti-Tamper integration, and Program Protection Planning
• Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks, acquisition policies, and supply chain risk management
• Strong analytical and communications skills with ability to lead technical reviews and brief senior leadership

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the technical authority for CUAS system architecture and technology protection strategies
• Lead efforts in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across hardware, software, and communication interfaces
• Integrate Anti-Tamper (AT), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and cybersecurity protections into system design
• Assess risk from supply chain threats and propose safeguarding measures during development and sustainment phases
• Support Technology Protection Planning for acquisition programs and generate compliance documentation (e.g., DD254, Program Protection Plans)
• Collaborate with stakeholders in intelligence, cybersecurity, and program security to shape protective engineering requirements
• Advise on exportability, foreign disclosure risks, and critical component protection

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Competitive healthcare benefits options
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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