Job Description Summary

Join our team to create robust cybersecurity solutions in an embedded safety-critical environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace systems where security and safety intersect, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring mission success.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop product cybersecurity processes for documentation, risk management, vulnerability recording, reporting, and incident response.
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments on embedded products with varying levels of safety-criticality.
• Analyze hardware and software architectures for cybersecurity risks and feasibility of cybersecurity controls.
• Select and implement appropriate cybersecurity controls to mitigate embedded platform risks.
• Develop clear, precise technical requirements for cybersecurity implementations in embedded, real-time engine controllers and other aerospace embedded devices.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure robust configuration and implementation of cybersecurity controls in the embedded product.
• Create and execute requirements-based test plans to validate security controls.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, software developers, and program management.
• Develop and maintain embedded software and tools using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, software code, and reports.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to integrate control systems and embedded software with other engine components.
• Ensure that control systems and embedded software comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead LEAN initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and software quality.
• Own and conduct process improvements within Standard Work documents.
• Work with Product Line Leaders to understand product requirements and gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications. 
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software, electronics engineering, or embedded product security
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise

• Experience with developing and evaluating anti-tamper designs
• Hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework assessments (NIST SP 800-30)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-326A (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-356A (Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations)
• Experience with hardware and/or software reverse engineering
• In depth knowledge of control theory, signal processing, embedded systems, and software development.  Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Windows and Unix / Linux based programming.
• Experience working on software projects in the Aerospace domain.
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for engineering tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.
• Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends.
• Has the ability to