Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Software
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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., * 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.
Requirements
- 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 analyze impact of technology choices.
Leadership
- Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.
- Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results.
- Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct.
- Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives.
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
- Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).