Staff Cybersecurity Engineer - Aircraft Power Systems

Protingent; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer for Aircraft Power Systems in Kirkland, WA. Hybrid work 2–3 days remote per week. Lead security requirements for aircraft electrical power products and ensure compliance with RTCA standards.

You will design and certify secure aerospace power systems, collaborate across electrical, software, test, mechanical teams, and interact with customers and management. Strong documentation and leadership are essential.

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 and adherence 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.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Electrical Power Systems: Design and certify secure aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.
• Establish client credibility as a leading expert in aircraft electrical power systems.
• Develop comprehensive system security plans to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness regulations and KPIs.
• Formulate plans for ongoing security maintenance to ensure airborne cybersecurity compliance.
• Apply airworthiness security processes to advise and develop regulations-aligned requirements.
• Provide certification evidence per RTCA DO-326A/356A/355A to ensure system compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, test, mechanical, PM, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Foster knowledge sharing, provide feedback, and support team objectives.
• Support management decisions on cybersecurity implementations and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to major design reviews and ensure design quality through oversight.

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Caliber

Polarion

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition 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.