Platform Trust & Security Lead (Satellite / Firmware Security)

The role

The Platform Trust & Security Lead will lead the security architecture for satellite onboard systems. This person will design secure boot chains, attestation mechanisms, and enforce trust boundaries across onboard components.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security strategy, architecture, and roadmap for satellite and firmware security.
• Lead the design and implementation of a robust secure boot and chain of trust architecture.
• Drive the design, implementation, and management of platform-specific security controls.
• Define requirements for Hardware Root of Trust.
• Implement and manage firmware signing and attestation processes.
• Develop access control mechanisms for onboard software and low-level interfaces.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for satellite firmware and low-level embedded systems.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures for onboard system compromise.
• Work with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to embed security best practices.
• Grow the Logos security team by recruiting talent and providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in network security engineering
• Strong knowledge of security principles, best practices, and frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and low-level debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Secure boot / chain of trust design
• Embedded systems (C/C++, Rust preferred exposure)
• Hardware Root of Trust (TPM, secure elements, eFuse)
• Firmware signing / attestation
• Low-level debugging & threat modeling

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Experience working with or understanding the unique security challenges and considerations of space-based communication systems
• Knowledge of satellite networking concepts and protocols
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to attain a Top Secret Clearance

Before you apply

• Offers will be contingent on the candidate's ability to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

About the company

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of the commercial enterprise users and government users. The company provides resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity services.