Senior Systems & Security Engineer

DescriptionThe Senior Systems & Security Engineer performs system-level engineering work, in particular for requirements definition and verification, system and sub-system design and analysis, use case definition, and interface design. The tasks cover all technical activities related to the SATCOM and In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products of the company. So, deep technical knowledge and a willingness to learn is required, since the person is normally the natural reference, internally and towards external partners (customers and suppliers), for many technical questions. The preparation, maintenance, and control of the company’s technical documentation is also part of the person’s responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesTranslate customer needs into system, sub-system, and equipment requirements; create and maintain corresponding Use Cases and requirement documentsPerform high-level system and sub-system design, including design and verification of sub-system interfacesAnalyze and verify that designs meet requirementsParticipate in creation and presentation of design reviews, internally and with customersManage technical projects and work packages, including in R&D projects as requiredMentor junior colleagues on company products and systems-engineering practicesScout the market for relevant emerging technologies and initiate investigation for potential adoption into company productsSupport aircraft and inflight-connectivity system security, including:Designing and integrating embedded cybersecurity features across wired and wireless systems, on and off the aircraft, with security built in from initial design through deployment and ongoing maintenanceWriting security deliverables and managing OEM-mandated product security documentation to support certification and regulatory (airworthiness) complianceDefining and applying security assurance processesPerforming threat modeling, vulnerability assessments/tracking, security risk assessments, and penetration testing on software, hardware, and networked aircraft systemsAssisting in system security architecture definitionLeading or supporting incident response (including CSIRT activities), monitoring for intrusions and emerging threats, investigating incidents, and optimizing security toolingPreparing, planning, and documenting security test cases and scenariosResponding to customer security-related requestsCollaborating with hardware, software (Android/Linux), and systems engineering teams, translating OEM and industry cybersecurity requirements into actionable engineering tasksContinuously contribute to process improvementPerform other job-related duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field6+ years of experience working as Systems EngineerWorking knowledge of at least one of the following security standards/guidelines (e.g. DO-326A/ED-202A series, ISO 27000, ARINC 811)Proficiency in threat modeling and secure coding (C/C++ or Golang), with working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and security tooling such as EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management systemsKnowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g. Kali Linux, nmap, Burp Suite, vulnerability scanners (Nessus, OpenVAS)) is advantageousCybersecurity Requirements (DO-326A / DO-355)Threat and risk assessment (TARA) for all external interfacesPenetration testing per aircraft-level security planIntrusion detection on aircraft-side gatewaysCertificate lifecycle management for ground-to-air TLS sessionsLogging and auditability of all software load events (your syslog is an example of this in practice)BenefitsThe starting pay range for this position is $112,000 to $127,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:A home allowance to elevate your home workspaceDiscretionary bonus programFuture financial security with a 401(k) program with company matchPaid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdownEmbraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday offJob SummaryID: 9B81695663Department: