Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity (R6438)
Core
Designing and implementing cybersecurity architecture, threat modeling, and protection strategies for aircraft systems, networks, and embedded mission-critical platforms.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Secure aircraft systems, avionics, mission networks, and data links
Domain
Defense, aerospace, embedded systems
Required skills
threat modeling, secure system architecture, vulnerability analysis, security testing, cryptography, key management, DoD RMF, avionics knowledge, embedded systems expertise
Preferred skills
military aircraft cybersecurity, NIST SP 800-53/800-160, DO-326A/355/356A, anti-tamper, supply-chain risk management, penetration testing, CISSP/Security+/CEH/GIAC certifications
Technologies
DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-160, DO-326A, DO-355, DO-356A
Responsibilities
Develop cybersecurity architecture and protection strategies; Perform threat modeling and vulnerability assessments; Define protections for secure boot, authentication, and encryption; Lead DoD Risk Management Framework activities; Evaluate hardware/software/firmware for cybersecurity risks; Coordinate risk mitigation with engineering and suppliers; Ensure cybersecurity supports aircraft safety and mission effectiveness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
