Assoc. Director, Commercial Embedded Systems Product Cybersecurity Engineer (Onsite – Cedar Rapids, IA) Secret Clearance required

Date Posted:

2026-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-107 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 107

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The Commercial Product Cybersecurity team is searching for a dynamic, forward‑thinking leader to drive end‑to‑end execution of the Collins Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) across our commercial aviation portfolio. You’ll protect the next generation of aircraft connectivity and communication systems—solutions at the forefront of transforming how aircraft communicate, operate, and stay cyber‑resilient.  This is a high‑impact role where you will shape secure architectures, safeguard embedded platforms, reduce cyber risk, accelerate vulnerability detection, and champion modern security technologies across multiple strategic business units. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation, complex systems, and cybersecurity leadership, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference. 

This role will be worked onsite in Cedar Rapids; IA. Relocation assistance is available. Requires an active and transferrable SECRET clearance prior to day1.

What You Will Do:

• Own every phase of SSDLC—concept creation, requirements, secure architecture & design, secure coding, V&V, certification readiness, and long‑term sustainment. 

• Spot design limitations early and steer architectural decisions to strengthen system resilience. 

• Drive organizational adoption of SSDLC best practices, elevating cybersecurity maturity across engineering teams. 

• Ensure programs fully align with DO‑326B / DO‑356A airworthiness security requirements and integrate the right controls at the right time. 

• Advise Program Leadership and help shape future product roadmaps with embedded cybersecurity capabilities. 

• Advance Collins‑developed embedded security technologies—integrating, maturing, and scaling them across the portfolio. 

• Influence strategic pursuits by evaluating technical proposals and contributing to high‑value bids. 

• Lead evolution of PKI, digital certificates, and identity solutions across product lines. 

• Represent Collins in industry committees, shaping the direction of aviation cybersecurity and returning insights to guide internal strategy. 

• Travel 5%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience. 

• ACTIVE and transferable SECRET U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances. 

• Engineering experience in embedded systems, spanning both systems and software disciplines. 

• Experience leading and championing process improvements, secure development practices, and advanced tooling. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Security certifications such as Security+, OSCP, CISSP, or similar credentials.

• Experience collaborating with program architects to fold cutting‑edge security technologies into product designs. 

• Hands‑on experience building defense‑in‑depth architectures and diagnosing issues with root‑cause precision. 

• Vulnerability assessment, mitigation s