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Anti Tamper Systems / Hardware Engineer

MKS2 Technologies
CompanyMKS2 Technologies
CategoryEngineering
LocationColorado Springs
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted18 Jun 2026
Last verified8 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.   JOB SUMMARY: The Anti‑Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer serves as a technical lead supporting program protection efforts by developing and maintaining Anti‑Tamper strategies, plans, and assessments. This role applies advanced expertise to identify and mitigate risks to Critical Program Information, ensuring secure system design and compliance with defense requirements. The engineer collaborates closely with government stakeholders and internal teams to define System Security Engineering solutions, support fielding decisions, and drive program protection outcomes across a complex, multi-site environment. Some travel between Colorado Springs and Huntsville, AL will be required.  SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Anti-Tamper (AT) and program leadership on updates and/or changes to the system Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and develop reports for the program Develop analysis processes and prepare the Anti-Tamper (AT) plan, including coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions Develop, deliver, and maintain: Anti-Tamper Plan Anti-Tamper Evaluation Plan Key Management Plan Program Protection Plan Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy Develop and maintain waivers for CPI, Anti-Tamper, or defense exportability requirements Assess Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to support verification and validation efforts Identify risk-based technical countermeasures for protecting Critical Program Information and critical components Provide recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements; prepare white papers and evaluations as required Support program milestone reviews and fielding decisions by ensuring Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products are approved and meet entrance criteria Collaborate with customers to define System Security Engineering (SSE) requirements, solutions, trade studies, costs, implementation details, system impacts, and effectiveness Support planning and estimation activities, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation Keep senior management informed of major accomplishments, issues, and concerns REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Applies extensive expertise to solve complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity Ability to work independently with minimal direction; work is reviewed based on long-term outcomes Experience where decisions impact major organizational objectives Ability to function in project leadership roles Experience serving as a primary customer contact on significant technical matters   Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into structured, evolving minimum viable product (MVP) solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings Experience developing and i