GE Aerospace is looking to ensure the security and integrity of their aviation software platforms by hiring a Cyber Security Architect to provide guidance, mentoring, oversight, and strategic direction to their software team developing high design assurance software for avionics Systems.
Requirements
- DO-326 application: Experience executing the activities outlined to ensure safety of airborne software platforms against intentional cyber attacks.
- DO-331 application: Understanding of how Model Based Design (MBD) is applied, developed, verified, and ultimately certified to meet DO-178B/C.
- Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities in embedded systems.
- Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
- Understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
- Experience with encryption, authentication, Root of Trust, and network security.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust cyber security measures for avionics software systems.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for aviation software platforms.
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with aviation industry standards.
- Develop strategy and support execution of security testing, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to support customer and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with customers, systems engineering, and software development teams to integrate security features into avionics systems.
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats and security technologies in the aviation industry.
- Ensure compliance with relevant aviation security regulations (e.g., DO-326A, ED-202A)
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in development of embedded software.
- 5+ years of experience in software security, with a focus on embedded systems or avionics.
- 5+ years of experience working on DO-178C Software Level A-C programs.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to access to U.S. export-controlled information
