Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - DoD Avionics & IA

Credence; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is seeking a Principal B-2 Cyber Security Engineer to support the B-2 Division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will deliver IA oversight, enforce security for avionics assets, and shape program protection plans with DoD guidance.

The role requires extensive DoD experience, ABET credentials, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work across systems engineering, security, and mission analyses to sustain critical warfighter capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI/FSO eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Fifteen+ years experience or 20+ with advanced degree per DoD requirements.
• Experience with DoD/AF regulations (DoDI 5205.11, JSIG) and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide IA and technical expertise for information systems and avionics.
• Serve as IA security official for sanitization/secure handling of assets.
• Apply knowledge of Windows and UNIX-based systems and test equipment.
• Support DoD/AF program protection, risk assessments, and OSS&E processes.
• Develop and review plans, requirements, and documentation for programs.
• Lead analyses, advise staff, and coordinate with government stakeholders.

Skills

Information Assurance

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity Engineering

TS/SCI clearance

Windows

UNIX

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering

ABET accredited Master’s or Doctoral degree

Tools

Windows OS

UNIX OS

Job description

Credence is seeking a Principal B-2 Cyber Security Engineer to support the B-2 Division at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will deliver IA oversight, enforce security for avionics assets, and shape program protection plans with DoD guidance.

The role requires extensive DoD experience, ABET credentials, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work across systems engineering, security, and mission analyses to sustain critical warfighter capabilities.