Apply on Employer Site

Innoflight · 2 weeks ago

Senior Security Test Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

Innoflight is one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators, specializing in space technology solutions. As a Senior Security Test Engineer, you will lead system vulnerability testing efforts for cryptographic products, develop advanced test plans, and collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure security compliance.

AerospaceElectronics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Security Verification Practices: Develop and execute test plans, automation scripts, and verification procedures to validate product security requirements

Investigate & Resolve Issues: Perform in-depth analysis of test anomalies and vulnerabilities, working with hardware, software, and FPGA teams to troubleshoot and resolve findings

Build Automation Capabilities: Create and enhance Python-based test automation frameworks to improve efficiency, repeatability, and reliability of security testing

Mentor & Guide: Provide guidance to junior engineers and future hires, establishing best practices and sharing expertise in security verification and test automation

Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate, test, and release secure products

Contribute to Process Improvement: Identify gaps, propose improvements, and implement standards for security testing and verification processes

Maintain Documentation: Keep detailed records of test plans, results, automation workflows, and lessons learned for internal and customer reporting

Support Department Growth: Help define staffing, skills, and processes for building a scalable security engineering function

Qualification

Security Engineering ExpertisePython AutomationVulnerability TestingLinux ProficiencyCryptographic SystemsMentorshipProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills