JoinGeneral Dynamics ITand be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the worlds most complex technical challenges. We are seekingaCOMSEC Engineer - Functional Leadto join theF-35 JPOprogram inArlington,VA.

This is a proposal effort with award expected late-2026. We are interviewing and making offers in preparation so if this timeline works for you, please apply today!

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) supports development, acquisition, fielding, modernization, and sustainment of the F-35 joint strike fighter. The F-35 JPO Security Directorate provides full spectrum multi-disciplined security support to protect F-35 technology and information across its enterprise and throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.This includesproviding advice and servicesforprogrammatic security measures that deny unauthorized access to F-35 facilities, equipment, and resources, and protect personnel, information, and property from damage and/or loss of technology.

As theCOMSEC Engineer - Functional Lead,duties include:

• Perform COMSEC engineering for the systems cryptographic and key management architecture.

• Support certification and accreditation activities for operational systems including performing full Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts.

• Assist with National Security Agency (NSA) approval of cryptographic changes to the baseline End Cryptographic Units (ECUs) as well as new developmentsof ECUs,includesvalidatingthe usage of keying material to the operational controlling authorities.

• Experiencedeveloping COMSEC key architecture, and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables,processand certification.

• Experience in cryptographic algorithms and interface with systems developers and international partners.

• Familiarity with NSA UIC process.

• Familiarity with KMI and EKMS systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• MastersDegree;or abachelor's degreeplus 4 yearsofadditionalexperience will be considered

• 10+years of experiencein a role as described above withsix years supervisory COMSEC experience.

• Specialized experience withflag-officer level briefings and senior-level interface.

• Demonstrated knowledge ofaircraftprograms and systems.

• TS with SCI eligibility

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)

• 401K with company match

• Educational Assistance and eLearning

• Flexible work week

• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement

• Rewards and Recognition programs

• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking