# Cybersecurity Application Engineer

Hiring organization: [Axiom Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/axiom-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/80faf62b-ee1d-43c7-b4c1-bfceddacd64b

Listed on Axiom Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Houston, TX

## Summary

This role involves designing and maintaining secure software systems for Axiom Space's commercial spacecraft and station, with a focus on embedding security controls throughout the development lifecycle. It suits experienced cybersecurity professionals with aerospace industry knowledge who can work across development and operations teams to ensure mission-critical applications meet strict security and regulatory standards.

_Our summary, not Axiom Space's wording._

## Skills named

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), C++, Cryptography, Linux, Penetration Testing, Rust, TCP/IP

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields
- Demonstrated success in secure software development
- Proficiency with static and dynamic analysis tools and penetration testing suites
- Strong understanding of application security, cryptography, and secure coding
- Experience with systems programming languages like C, C++, or Rust
- Knowledge of hardware security modules and cryptographic key management
- Familiarity with FISMA, CMMC, NIST, AES, and FIPS standards
- Ability to complete U.S. government background investigation
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

## Nice to have

- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, OSCP, or CSSLP
- Knowledge of zero trust architectures and hardware root-of-trust
- Familiarity with SPARTA framework or DO-178C
- Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs
- Exposure to Linux software development

Apply on Axiom Space's site: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Cybersecurity-Application-Engineer_JR100376