Cybersecurity Engineer – Aerospace & Avionics

Cybersecurity Engineer – Aerospace & Avionics (US Citizen)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months

Work Authorization: US Citizens Only

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with strong expertise in aerospace and avionics cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on security professional capable of independently leading cybersecurity assessments, supporting secure development activities, and working directly with customers and engineering teams on aerospace and defense projects.

This role requires deep experience in embedded systems security, threat modeling, cryptography, secure software development, and aerospace cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity activities for aerospace and avionics programs.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews.
• Support secure software development practices, including code signing, cryptography, secure boot, and secure firmware update processes.
• Conduct cybersecurity testing, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Define and implement cybersecurity measures for aerospace embedded systems, controllers, and aircraft