Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity (R6438)

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead cybersecurity activities for an airborne aerospace and defense platform. This role will integrate cybersecurity across avionics, mission systems, aircraft networks, communications, embedded software, and ground-support systems.

Develop the platform’s cybersecurity architecture, requirements, and protection strategy.

Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, attack-surface analysis, and cyber risk assessments.

Define protections for secure boot, authentication, access control, encryption, key management, software updates, and data communications.

Apply defense-in-depth across aircraft systems, networks, radios, data links, and external interfaces.

Lead DoD Risk Management Framework activities and develop required authorization evidence.

Evaluate hardware, software, firmware, and supplier designs for cybersecurity risks.

Develop cybersecurity verification plans and support vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and cyber-resiliency testing.

Coordinate risk mitigation and corrective actions with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and program leadership.

Ensure cybersecurity solutions support aircraft safety, availability, and mission effectiveness.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

 

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

 

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

 

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