Principal Product Security Engineer
Core
Lead product-security architecture and secure-by-design implementation for complex, safety-critical airborne mission-computing systems within the GCAP defence programme.
Role type
Principal Product Security Engineer (Systems Security Architect)
Builds
Secure airborne mission-computing systems for military aircraft (fast jets, helicopters, UAVs)
Domain
Defence / Aerospace / Avionics / Safety-Critical Systems
Required skills
Product-security architecture, Secure by Design principles, Threat modelling, Security risk assessment, Vulnerability analysis, Cryptographic principles, Technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams, Security requirements definition
Preferred skills
Aerospace/avionics/mission systems experience, Accreditation/certification knowledge, Coaching security engineers, Digital engineering/MBSE tools, AI/ML familiarity
Technologies
Mission-computing systems, Secure-by-design frameworks, Requirements-management tools
Responsibilities
Own product-security architecture, Define security strategy and secure-by-design approach, Lead threat modelling and risk assessment, Provide technical authority on security decisions, Engage with customers and assurance stakeholders, Coach multidisciplinary engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
