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TSA, Inc.

Anti-Tamper Engineer

Lexington Park, MD

$190K - $195K/yr

Anti-Tamper Test Engineer Technology Security Associates, Inc. is looking for an AT Engineer to provide Anti-Tamper, System Security Engineering, and acquisition support to the government team lead ...

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Anti-Tamper Engineer

Anti-Tamper Engineer

TSA, Inc.

Lexington Park, MD

$190K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Transportation Security Administration rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 233 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 273 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Anti-Tamper Test Engineer

Technology Security Associates, Inc. is looking for an AT Engineer to provide Anti-Tamper, System Security Engineering, and acquisition support to the government team lead in support of Anti-Tamper efforts within a major acquisition program.

Work Location: Candidates must be located within 50 miles of the following locations: Patuxent River, MD; Dahlgren, VA; Quantico, VA; Washington, DC; San Diego, CA; China Lake, CA; Charleston, SC; Orlando, FL; Crane, IN

Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test or evaluate military weapons systems.
  • Review and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.
  • Apply engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management.
  • Perform technical analysis of anti-tamper capabilities.
  • Collect, complete, organize and interpret technical data relating to weapons system acquisition projects.
  • Engage with programs to assess performance-to-plan and technical risks.
  • Track program/project status and schedules.
  • Perform analysis of project status and generate high quality technical reports and presentations.
  • Communicate with Government team counterparts.

Qualifications Required:

  • 6 years of experience in a relevant Engineering/Science field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Anti-Tamper engineering and implementation.
  • Knowledge of and experience with detailed development of Anti-Tamper capabilities.
  • Must have reverse engineering experience/knowledge.
  • Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering/science field from an accredited university.
  • Travel requirements: 50%

Qualifications Desired:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts associated with all program phases of product development.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic multiple security environment.
  • Experience with NAVAIR Acquisition Programs.
  • Experience with Microsoft office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Experience with DoD Risk and Opportunity management process.

TSA is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employees. The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $195,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. JHNA/TSA provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

JHNA/TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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