Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Staff Cybersecurity Engineer (2025-094)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a highly skilled Staff Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Groupin Kirkland, WA.

This on-site position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing you to work from home 2-3 days per week.

If you are passionate about making an impact with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry-and has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years - please read on!

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, you will design and secure next-generation aircraft power systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will utilize technical expertise and innovative thinking to create electrical power solutions that enhance weight, cost, and reliability. Within three months, the candidate will spearhead the security requirements definition and verification for various aircraft electrical power products. This role combines advanced technical skills, customer interaction, and teamwork to develop cutting-edge power systems for aviation applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Innovative Electrical Power Systems:

2. Establish credibility with customers by actively engaging in the design and certification of secure aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.

3. Build Astronics AES’s reputation as a leading expert in aircraft electrical power systems within our market segment.

4. System Security Planning:

5. Develop comprehensive plans to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness regulations and key performance parameters related to security concerns.

6. Formulate plans for ongoing security maintenance to ensure continued compliance with airborne cybersecurity requirements.

7. Security Risk Assessment:

8. Apply knowledge of airworthiness security processes, methods, and considerations to offer logical recommendations and develop requirements that align with regulations and key performance parameters.

9. Ensure systems’ compliance by providing certification evidence as per RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355A.

10. High-Performance Team Environment:

11. Actively collaborate with cross-functional team members, including electrical, software, test, and mechanical engineers, as well as program management, manufacturing, and supply chain personnel.

12. Foster a positive team dynamic by sharing knowledge, offering constructive feedback, and supporting team objectives.

13. Exhibit strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards conflict resolution.

14. Internal Technical Leadership:

15. Develop cooperative relationships with internal engineering resources.

16. Advise management in making informed decisions about cybersecurity implementation in Astronics’ products.

17. Contribute to the professional growth of less experienced engineers and play a critical role in major design and peer reviews.

18. Assure the quality of designs through diligent oversight and guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 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 Polarion, Caliber, DOORS or Jama.

• Ability to author technical documents, including specifications and plans.

• Competence in presenting technical information to customers and management.

• Experience adhering to defined system development processes.

Preferred:

• Experience in the aviation industry.

• Mastery of Aerospace cybersecurity standards such as DO-326, DO-355 and DO-356.

• Knowledge of aircraft electrical power systems.

• Experience in writing process documents.

Employment Eligibility Requirements

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

• Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.

Compensation

Base salary range: $132,983 - $199,474 per year (Mid-point: $166,228).

Several factors influence the actual salary offered, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and market conditions. Typically, new hires are closer to the mid-point of the range.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity.

• Financial: 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible culture, Employee Assistance Program.

• Time Off: Generous PTO starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays.

Astronics AES offers an engaging work environment in the Seattle area, recognized for its excellence in fostering employee satisfaction and professional growth. Join us to lead the development of innovative, secure electrical power systems for next-generation aircraft.

Position Requirements

As above

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.