Mid-level Product Security Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Certification support (Security+ / CIS

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, CA is seeking an experienced Mid-level Product Security Engineer to support cyber security and resiliency engineering for embedded avionics across our Air Dominance portfolio. You will work onsite to implement security controls, develop secure architectures, and collaborate across systems, software, and hardware teams.

The role involves traveling up to 20%, obtaining required certifications, and maintaining active security clearances as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 1+ years of experience in avionics and/or aircraft computing systems
• 3+ years’ experience identifying and assessing risks that may affect program success, including resolving risk response strategies and control activities
• 3+ years’ experience preparing technical documents for aircraft systems
• Knowledge of cyber security incident response protocols and safeguarding information.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of product security requirements for Air Dominance & Phantom Works avionics systems/subsystems, throughout the lifecycle
• Coordinate with partners and system-of-systems product security counterparts for requirements, activities, artifacts, and solutions
• Coordinate with other engineering stakeholders – systems, software, and hardware – advising on the results of security analysis – to develop secure architectures and designs
• Assist in establishing, and integrating standards and processes for product security engineering for embedded avionics development, and meet applicable program/certification requirements
• Utilize the Risk Engineering digital thread to inform product requirements surrounding cyber survivability against specified cyber threats – by performing criticality, adversity, threat analysis for avionics systems
• Assist in risk reduction and technology maturation activities – where appropriate – resulting in innovative solutions in product and services offering
• Implements appropriate security controls and requirements per JSIG, DoD and ICD 503 RMF, NISPOM, or DoD Overprint to the NISPOM
• Support inputs for planning, scheduling, risks, issues, and opportunity activities for cyber security
• Support team building, leading cross-functional teams, motivating and engaging team member, and inspiring work groups through daily interactions.

Skills

Avionics experience

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or related field)

Job description

Mid-level Product Security Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Air Dominance (AD) Product Security Engineering (PSE) organization is seeking an Experienced Product Security Engineer to provide technical support for product cyber security and resiliency engineering for embedded systems through requirements, design, analysis, build, test, production, operations, support and sustainment in the Air Dominance & Phantom Works current/future portfolio in Berkeley, MO.

You are going to be part of Boeing’s AD PSE Organization, which is a growing multi-disciplinary cybersecurity engineering organization, that is responsible for the cyber security and resiliency of our embedded systems within products, platforms, and services. This is your opportunity to shape and influence Product Security Engineering across the BDS AD portfolio of products. The AD PSE team’s portfolio spans exciting programs such as F/A-18 Super Hornet/Growlers, F-15 Eagle (domestic & international), MQ-25A Stingray, T-7A Red Hawk, Proprietary Programs and Phantom Works efforts.

This role supports the implementation of security controls and requirements aligned with Department of War (DoW) Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Special Access Program (SAF) Implementation Guide (JSIG), and National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as required by customers, working under the direction of senior security team members.

In joining Boeing, you are going to be a part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers and analysts, while operating in an agile environment, utilizing the latest tools and methodologies! Along with developing your technical competence and leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of product security requirements for Air Dominance & Phantom Works avionics systems/subsystems, throughout the requirements, design, analysis, build, test, production, operations, support and sustainment lifecycle

• Coordinate with partners and system-of-systems product security counterparts for requirements, activities, artifacts, and solutions

• Coordinate with other engineering stakeholders – systems, software, and hardware – advising on the results of security analysis – to develop secure architectures and designs

• Assist in establishing, and integrating standards and processes for product security engineering for embedded avionics development, and meet applicable program/certification requirements

• Utilize the Risk Engineering digital thread to inform product requirements surrounding cyber survivability against specified cyber threats – by performing criticality, adversity, threat analysis for avionics systems

• Assist in risk reduction and technology maturation activities – where appropriate – resulting in innovative solutions in product and services offering

• Implements appropriate security controls and requirements per JSIG, DoD and ICD 503 RMF, NISPOM, or DoD Overprint to the NISPOM

• Support inputs for planning, scheduling, risks, issues, and opportunity activities for cyber security

• Support team building, leading cross-functional teams, motivating and engaging team member, and inspiring work groups through daily interactions.

Travel (up to 20%) is required for meetings with customers, suppliers and/or internal meetings, etc.

This position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate is required to work onsite at the listed location.

The role on the team may require obtaining certifications such as Security+ or CISSP to comply with contract requirements.

This position requires an ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 1+ years of experience in avionics and/or aircraft computing systems

• 3+ years’ experience identifying and assessing risks that may affect program success, including resolving risk response strategies and control activities

• 3+ years’ experience preparing technical documents for aircraft systems

• Knowledge of cyber security incident response protocols (identification, impact assessment, containment, remediation, evidence handling, technical reporting, etc.) and safeguarding information.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and

• 3+ years’ experience assisting with the development of cybersecurity philosophies, patterns, requirements, secure architectures and designs

• Experience in product cyber security for avionics systems and component level development

• Experience performing adversity (threat) analysis, security risk assessments, and maturing the analysis throughout the development lifecycle – to inform requirements, and design

• Experience generating product cyber security artifacts for customer/certifiers

• Security certification is desired (e.g. CISSP); Please state/include on resume

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is available based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this role is eligible for bonus based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Pay & Benefits:

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Typical Summary pay ranges: $128,350 - $173,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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