Cybersecurity Engineer

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location:

Kirkland, WA

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a highly skilled Staff Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Group in 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!

As a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, you will design and secure next‑generation aircraft power systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will use technical expertise and innovative thinking to create electrical power solutions that enhance weight, cost, and reliability. Within three months, you 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.

• 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 Astronics AES’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 per RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355A.
• High-Performance Team Environment
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional team members, including electrical, software, test, and mechanical engineers, as well as program management, manufacturing, and supply chain personnel.
  • 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.
• Internal Technical Leadership
  • Develop cooperative relationships with internal engineering resources.
  • Advise management in making informed decisions about cybersecurity implementation in Astronics’ 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.

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.

• Must be a US Person under ITAR regulations.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre‑employment background screen and drug test, including cannabis screening.

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.

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