Autonomous Aircraft Security Engineer

SDFM; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking a Product Security Engineer to design and implement security for autonomous aircraft, controllers, and their datalinks. You will lead threat modeling, perform penetration testing, and develop secure boot and cryptographic protections.

Strong background in embedded security and cryptography is required. Located in the United States with commuting distance to Rock Hill, SC, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver secure products for defense and critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience in embedded, product, or application security.
• Experience with applied cryptography, PKI, and secure boot.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure boot and signed firmware update across aircraft and controller electronics.
• Design key generation, provisioning, and storage for production and the field.
• Implement encryption and authentication of command, telemetry, and video links.
• Perform threat modeling and security review of hardware and software designs.
• Conduct penetration testing of Powerus products and track findings to closure.
• Prepare security documentation for customer and government evaluations.

Skills

C

Python

Threat modelling

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

PKI

Secure boot

Embedded security

Job description

Powerus is seeking a Product Security Engineer to design and implement security for autonomous aircraft, controllers, and their datalinks. You will lead threat modeling, perform penetration testing, and develop secure boot and cryptographic protections.

Strong background in embedded security and cryptography is required. Located in the United States with commuting distance to Rock Hill, SC, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver secure products for defense and critical