Senior Embedded Security Architect – Defense Tech

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for new hires

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer to lead Secure SDLC activities across avionics products. You will drive security design, testing, and risk assessments for embedded systems, partnering with system and software teams to mitigate threats and ensure robust cybersecurity across programs.

The role requires active vigilance on security architectures, threat modeling, and hands-on security tool development, with relocation assistance available for Cedar Rapids

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience in product cybersecurity, embedded software engineering, or secure system design.
• Embedded software engineering knowledge (Python and Java/C/C++).
• Experience analyzing systems and security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Be the security subject matter expert and lead for programs; work amongst system and software teams.
• Analyze systems to identify attack vectors and assess risks for new and existing products.
• Advise program leaders for inclusion of security technologies in strategic product roadmaps.
• Ensure proper implementation of security measures during product development.
• Develop, deploy and automate security tools and testing for identifying product security flaws.
• Characterize security vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations for products.
• Guide adherence to military RMF processes and DO-326A/DO-356A Airworthiness Security process.
• Foster organizational adoption of the Avionics SSDLC.
• Evaluate & contribute to technical proposals and bids/pursuits.
• Mentor junior product security engineers advancing their skills and capabilities.
• Participate in cybersecurity focused industry committees and working groups.

Skills

Embedded software engineering

Python

Java/C/C++

Security architecture

RMF Knowledge

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor or higher)

Tools

None

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer to lead Secure SDLC activities across avionics products. You will drive security design, testing, and risk assessments for embedded systems, partnering with system and software teams to mitigate threats and ensure robust cybersecurity across programs.

The role requires active vigilance on security architectures, threat modeling, and hands-on security tool development, with relocation assistance available for Cedar Rapids