Program Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Senior

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

We’re expanding our team and looking for bold, driven engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a lasting impact.

York is seeking a Program Cybersecurity Systems Engineer who is ready to help protect the nation’s most advanced space systems. In this role, you will shape and integrate cybersecurity requirements across multiple spacecraft programs, lead penetration testing activities, and strengthen mission‑critical systems against evolving cyber threats. You will work at the intersection of cybersecurity, systems engineering, and national security to help ensure our spacecraft remain resilient in contested environments.

As a Program Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will architect secure system designs, drive threat‑informed analysis, and apply cybersecurity engineering best practices throughout the system accreditation lifecycle. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to safeguard critical space assets, influence system‑level security decisions, and advance York’s mission of delivering secure and reliable spacecraft for government partners.

This role is fully on site, with work performed at both our Greenwood Village, Colorado office and an offsite facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• A&A Support:
• Provide cybersecurity focused systems engineering analysis and documentation in support of Assessment and Authorization activities.
• Risk Identification:
• Identify critical system risks, evaluate potential reverse engineering threats, and propose effective countermeasures.
• Pen Test Execution:
• Conduct penetration testing, analyze findings, and prepare clear, actionable reports for leadership and program stakeholders.
• Test Plan Management:
• Review, refine, and maintain cybersecurity test plans and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable security and accreditation requirements.
• Compliance Verification:
• Verify cybersecurity compliance at both component and system levels, including functional and integration testing.
• Threat Assessment:
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to perform system level threat assessments, define mitigation strategies, and derive and allocate security requirements across hardware and software elements.
• Architecture Integration:
• Apply cybersecurity overlays and controls into system architectures and evaluate resulting design impacts.
• C&A Support:
• Support Certification and Accreditation activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Crypto Engineering:
• Contribute to cryptographic system security engineering tasks and ensure secure integration into system designs.
• Technical Engagement:
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and working groups to ensure system level cybersecurity resiliency and compliance.
  

This role will not have direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in Information Assurance or Cybersecurity.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders and customers.
• Active or in progress cybersecurity certifications including CEH and CompTIA PenTest .
• United States Citizenship.
• Active TS SCI clearance.
• Willingness to work full time on site between the Greenwood Village, CO and Aurora CO facilities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting space programs.
• Certifications for OSCP and CISSP from ISC2.
• Background in spacecraft systems engineering, architecture, or design.
• Experience with cryptographic systems and their integration into secure system architectures.
  
  

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.