Senior Systems & Security Engineer
$112,000–$127,000 year
On-siteBrea, California, United States
Job Summary
Translate customer needs into system and sub-system requirements, defining use cases and interface designs for SATCOM and In-Flight Connectivity products. Perform high-level system design, verify that outputs meet specifications, and lead design reviews with internal teams and external partners. Manage technical projects and work packages while mentoring junior colleagues on systems-engineering practices. Design and integrate embedded cybersecurity features across wired and wireless systems, conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing on aircraft software and hardware. Lead incident response activities, manage security tooling, and prepare test cases for certification and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to translate OEM requirements into actionable tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
- 6+ years of experience working as Systems Engineer
- Working knowledge of at least one of the following security standards/guidelines (e.g. DO-326A/ED-202A series, ISO 27000, ARINC 811)
- Proficiency in threat modeling and secure coding (C/C++ or Golang), with working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and security tooling such as EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management systems
- Cybersecurity Requirements (DO-326A / DO-355)
- Threat and risk assessment (TARA) for all external interfaces
- Penetration testing per aircraft-level security plan
- Intrusion detection on aircraft-side gateways
- Certificate lifecycle management for ground-to-air TLS sessions
- Logging and auditability of all software load events (your syslog is an example of this in practice)
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g. Kali Linux, nmap, Burp Suite, vulnerability scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)) is advantageous
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