--- title: 'Facility Security Officer 1 at AEVEX' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/facility-security-officer-1-aevex-boca-raton-c15c8gexfx1z' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-25' --- # Facility Security Officer 1 at AEVEX - **Company:** AEVEX - **Location:** Boca Raton, FL - **Posted:** 2026-10-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace/jobs/5453929008 ## Job description Work Arrangement This is an onsite position that may require working irregular hours when applicable. Job Overview The Facility Security Officer (FSO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration, implementation, and oversight of the company's industrial security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), applicable Department of War (DoW) security requirements, and other applicable U.S. Government security regulations and contractual requirements. The FSO serves as a point of contact for industrial security matters and advises management and employees on requirements for safeguarding classified information. The FSO establishes and maintains security processes, provides security training, manages personnel security requirements, coordinates security reporting, conducts self-inspections, and supports DCSA assessments and reviews. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply NISPOM requirements to the company's specific operations. The FSO 1 works under established procedures and supervision while developing practical knowledge of NISPOM Requirements. Essential Functions - Administer and maintain the company's facility security program in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and applicable government security requirements. - Serve as the primary advisor to company management regarding industrial security requirements, risks, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions. - Maintain, and implement security policies, procedures, and Standard Practice Procedures (SPP) applicable to the facility's classified operations. - Maintain appropriate controls to protect classified information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, theft, or compromise. - Manage personnel security requirements, including security clearance eligibility, access authorization, nondisclosure agreements, security briefings, debriefings, and applicable personnel reporting requirements. - Conduct required initial, refresher, special, and termination/debriefing security briefings. - Manage, track, and maintain industrial security records, personnel security actions, training, visit requests, classified information accountability, and other security program requirements. Identify, document, and report security incidents, adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable matters in accordance with applicable requirements. - Coordinate classified visits, meetings, information transfers, and other security-related activities. - Maintain appropriate procedures for the handling, safeguarding, transmission, storage, reproduction, destruction, and accountability of classified information, as applicable to the facility. - Conduct and document the required annual self-inspection and track corrective actions to closure. - Prepare the organization for DCSA security reviews, assessments, inspections, and other government engagements. - Monitor changes to NISPOM requirements and assess their impact on the company's security program. - Coordinate with DCSA Industrial Security Representatives and other government security officials as appropriate. - Work closely with Insider Threat, Information System Security, export control, physical security, human resources, contracts, legal, and program personnel when security requirements overlap. - Recognize potential security issues and escalates them appropriately. - Support COMSEC activities, including accountability, safeguarding, training, and documentation. - Support OPSEC activities, training, and implementation of established protective measures. - Work with team when interpreting unusual or complex NIPSOM requirements. - Maintain required FSO training and professional knowledge of NISPOM requirements and related security policies. - Promote a strong security culture and ensure employees understand their individual responsibilities for protecting classified information. - Perform other industrial security duties necessary to maintain the facility's Facility Clearance (FCL) and classified operations. - Perform other duties as required. Standard Essential Functions - Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. - Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. - Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. ## Qualifications and Competencies - Basic understanding of: - 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements - DCSA industrial security processes and expectations - Personnel security and classified access requirements - Classified information safeguarding requirements - Security incident and adverse information reporting - Security education and training requirements - Facility security procedures and security-in-depth concepts - Classified visits, information transmission, and handling requirements - Security self-inspection and corrective-action processes - Familiarity with applicable DoD security policies, Security Executive Agent Directives (SEADs), and other government security requirements - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Familiar with Microsoft Products, including Word, Excel, and Access - Proficient procedural documentation skills Education / Certifications - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, business, or a related field is preferred - Substituted with relevant security experience. - Industrial Security Professional (ISP®) Certificate preferred. ## Experience - 0-2+ years of relevant industrial security experience with progressively increasing responsibility. - Experience supporting a cleared contractor, government security program, military security program, or comparable regulated security environment is preferred. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time. Security Clearance - Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required. ## About AEVEX AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees. Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information. Equal Employment Opportunity: AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. ## About AEVEX ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AEVEX designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous systems, navigation technologies, and mission solutions for U.S. and allied defense forces. - **Entity Type**: Private (LLC – backed by undisclosed investors) - **Headquarters**: Solana Beach, California, USA (with major facilities in Tampa, Florida; Crestview, Florida; Murrieta, California; and Huntsville, Alabama) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense technology, aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous navigation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military forces, government agencies (B2G) - **Mission**: “To design, deliver, and scale autonomous systems that create a decisive advantage in the modern battlespace.” ## Products & Services - **[CompassX](https://aevex.com/)**: Open‑standards, AI‑driven navigation and autonomy platform for crewed and uncrewed systems, including GPS‑denied navigation and autonomous targeting. - **[Atlas](https://aevex.com/)**: Group II autonomous precision strike system with high payload‑to‑GTOW ratio for tactical dominance. - **[Disruptor](https://aevex.com/)**: Next‑generation autonomous precision strike system for extended endurance, multi‑domain versatility (precision attack, ISR, communications relay, EW). - **[Raker](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance, fixed‑wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) produced via digital engineering and additive manufacturing. - **[Vandal](https://aevex.com/)**: Low‑signature UAS with vision‑based navigation, electric propulsion, and RF‑transparent materials for stealthy operations. - **[Mako Lite](https://aevex.com/)**: Lightweight, expeditionary unmanned surface vessel for maritime ISR, logistics, and communications. - **[Mariana](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance ISR UAS with open architecture, autonomous operation, and modular payload design. - **Engineering & Mission Support**: Aircraft engineering, ISR operations, systems integration, and sustainment services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric (Private)**: Total funding – not publicly available; notable contract wins include an $18.5M U.S. Air Force contract for UAS and engineering services, a $15.2M option year for real‑time aerial intelligence for California, and $15.6M in U.S. Air Force mission‑support contracts. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Unnamed; recent acquisitions include Veth Research Associates (contested/GPS‑denied navigation) and select assets from RapidFlight (additive manufacturing). - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a 60,000 sq ft UAS production facility and showroom in Florida. - Launched “Drone Factory of the Future” using additive manufacturing for rapid, scalable production. - Achieved AS9100 certification (aerospace quality standard). - Leadership transition: Brian Raduenz becomes Executive Chairman, Roger Wells appointed CEO. - Active hiring: 103 job openings across multiple locations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed & Scale**: Digital engineering and additive manufacturing enable rapid prototyping and production at the edge (Drone Factory of the Future). - **Open Architecture**: CompassX platform integrates crewed and uncrewed systems with AI‑driven autonomy, resistant to GPS denial. - **Proven in Conflict**: Systems designed and built for real‑world modern battlespace conditions, with a focus on contested and denied environments. - **Vertical Integration**: From hardware (UAS, USV) to software (autonomy, navigation) to mission support and ISR services. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling autonomous systems production through the Drone Factory of the Future. - Expanding UAS portfolio for multi‑domain operations (air, maritime, ground). - Deepening capabilities in contested environments (GPS‑denied navigation, low‑signature platforms). - Strengthening relationships with U.S. and allied defense customers via speed‑to‑need delivery and proven performance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mission‑driven, values of Accountability, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence, Teamwork. Emphasis on “moving the mission faster, farther, and forward.” - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, Health FSA / HSA, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off and holidays, 2 weeks paid parental leave, professional development stipend, monthly gym stipend, wellness initiatives, EAP, life and disability insurance. - **Work Arrangements**: Multiple on‑site locations (Solana Beach, CA; Tampa & Crestview, FL; Murrieta, CA; Huntsville, AL). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; roles likely on‑site due to defense nature. - **Growth**: 103 active job postings across engineering, operations, business development, IT, HR, and more. Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous systems in a high‑growth defense tech company. ## Sources 1. [aevex.com](https://aevex.com/) – Official website (products, mission, values, news) 2. [aevex.com/who-we-are](https://aevex.com/who-we-are/) – Mission, vision, values, and culture 3. [aevex.com/careers](https://aevex.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits overview 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace) – Active job listings (103 roles) 5. 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