Staff Cybersecurity Engineer - Aircraft Power Systems

Job Description

Position Title: Staff Cybersecurity Engineer - Aircraft Power Systems

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a highly skilled Staff Cybersecurity Engineer - Aircraft Power Systems to join our client's team in Kirkland, WA. This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to WFH 2-3 days per week.

Job Description:

• Our client is a leader in aerospace power solutions, offering the chance to work on safety-critical, groundbreaking systems that directly impact the future of flight.
• As a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be crucial to designing and securing next-generation aircraft power systems and equipment.
• You will leverage technical expertise and innovative thinking to develop electrical power solutions that enhance system reliability, optimize weight, and reduce cost for aviation applications.
• This role combines advanced technical skills, customer interaction, and teamwork.
• Within the first three months, you will spearhead the definition and verification of security requirements for various aircraft electrical power products.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Innovative Electrical Power Systems: Establish credibility with customers by actively engaging in the design and certification of secure aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.
• Build the client's reputation as a leading expert in aircraft electrical power systems within our market segment.
• System Security Planning: Develop comprehensive plans to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness regulations and key performance parameters related to security concerns.
• Formulate plans for ongoing security maintenance to ensure continued compliance with airborne cybersecurity requirements.
• Security Risk Assessment: Apply knowledge of airworthiness security processes, methods, and considerations to offer logical recommendations and develop requirements that align with regulations and key performance parameters.
• Ensure systems’ compliance by providing certification evidence as per RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355A.
• High-Performance Team Environment: Actively collaborate with cross-functional team members (electrical, software, test, mechanical engineers, program management, manufacturing, and supply chain).
• Foster a positive team dynamic by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and supporting team objectives.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards conflict resolution.
• Develop cooperative relationships with internal engineering resources.
• Advise management in making informed decisions about cybersecurity implementation in products.
• Contribute to the professional growth of less experienced engineers and play a critical role in major design and peer reviews. Assure the quality of designs through diligent oversight and guidance.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in requirements capture and management with tools such as DOORS, Jama, Caliber, or Polarion.
• Experience in the aviation industry.
• Experience adhering to defined system development processes.
• Mastery of Aerospace cybersecurity standards such as DO-326, DO-355, and DO-356.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical power systems.
• Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and plans, and process documents.
• Competence in presenting technical information to customers and management.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Kirkland, WA. Hybrid with flexible work arrangement (2-3 days remote per week).
• Salary Range: Base salary range: $132,983 - $199,474 per year
• ITAR obligations: Must be a US Person under ITAR regulations.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.
  
  
  

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.