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Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engin
Location: Sterling Heights –Onsite]
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 9/80 schedule (nine-hour days Mon–Thu, every other Friday off)
Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
You will lead and support the Cyber and C5ISR engineering team to develop secure, compliant, and high-performing systems for military ground combat platforms. This role allows you to shape system-level cyber architecture, drive integration across functional teams, and ensure solutions meet mission-critical requirements while advancing your technical leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Details
Why Join CPI?
About Us:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. Https://www.Cpijobs.Com/
Alisha Ableson
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Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted: 12/22/2025
2025-12-22
2026-02-23
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Industry: Defense/Government
Job Number: 25-01036
Job Description
Senior Platform Cybersecurity Engin
Location: Sterling Heights –Onsite]
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 9/80 schedule (nine-hour days Mon–Thu, every other Friday off)
Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
You will lead and support the Cyber and C5ISR engineering team to develop secure, compliant, and high-performing systems for military ground combat platforms. This role allows you to shape system-level cyber architecture, drive integration across functional teams, and ensure solutions meet mission-critical requirements while advancing your technical leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cyber architecture, evaluation, testing, and compliance for vehicle systems
- Manage system requirements, interface allocations, and enforce performance, SWaP-CRaM, and reliability standards
- Conduct trade studies and structured decision-making for system and subsystem design
- Oversee development and execution of verification plans, including test, production, and field site evaluations
- Participate in and lead design troubleshooting, RCCA, and problem resolution
- Develop and review checkpoint and milestone artifacts, ensuring technical accuracy and contract compliance
- Coordinate with platform IPTs and cross-functional teams to ensure integrated design and compliance
- Evaluate emerging Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential application
- Mentor team members and foster a cyber security culture within the engineering organization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field (cyber technical certificates or management credentials considered)
- 10+ years of engineering experience, including military or defense projects
- Experience with embedded systems, cyber physical systems, and threat analysis/risk assessment (TARA)
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards (NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53)
- Experience preparing System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and related documentation
- Proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler and modeling languages such as SysML
- Experience leading technical development teams
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with military vehicle development and integration
- Familiarity with cyber warfare, offensive/defensive operations, and electronic hardware troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic and occasional international)
- Ability to work on, in, and around military vehicles and pass ASR requirements
Additional Details
- Fully on-site role with no remote option
- Work on cutting-edge defense technology projects supporting U.S. And allied military operations
- Opportunities to implement best practices, tools, and education across the engineering enterprise
- Unique work environment with hands-on exposure to ground combat platforms and embedded systems
Why Join CPI?
- Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
- Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position
About Us:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. Https://www.Cpijobs.Com/
Meet Your Recruiter
Alisha Ableson
Technical Recruiter
Alisha Ableson is a skilled Technical Recruiter in the Defense Division at CPI, where she provides specialized recruitment services to CPI's defense clients. With over 20 years of experience in recruitment, Alisha has successfully recruited across diverse disciplines, including technical, administrative, and operational roles.
Throughout her career, Alisha has built strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process and consistently delivering exceptional results for her clients. Her extensive experience enables her to address even the most complex recruitment needs with confidence.
Alisha's dedication to client satisfaction and her ability to adapt to various industries make her a valuable asset to CPI and its defense clients.
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