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# Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity (R6438)

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Embedded Software, Firmware, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Key Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9264361/senior-engineer-cybersecurity-r6438

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
 * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
 * Experience with aircraft, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical embedded systems.
 * Knowledge of avionics, mission systems, platform networks, communications, or data links.
 * Experience with threat modeling, secure system architecture, vulnerability analysis, and security testing.
 * Familiarity with DoD RMF, NIST security guidance, cryptography, and key management.
 * Strong technical leadership, writing, and customer communication skills.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance., * Cybersecurity experience on military aircraft, unmanned aircraft, or airborne mission systems.
 * Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-160, DO-326A, DO-355, and DO-356A.
 * Experience with anti-tamper, program protection, supply-chain risk management, or cross-domain solutions.
 * Experience supporting cyber testing, penetration testing, or adversarial assessments.
 * Relevant certification such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GIAC.
 * Active U.S. security clearance.

## Description

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.

What You'll Do

 * 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.