Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations (Remote)

United Airlines is a global company that connects people and unites the world, and they are seeking an Engineer – Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations to enhance their cybersecurity efforts. This role involves supporting internal and external partners in aviation cybersecurity operations, performing threat analysis, and ensuring the continued airworthiness of all United aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity threat assessments and mitigation strategy solutioning
• Support the development of aviation cybersecurity risk-related papers, reports, alerts, and bulletins
• Support the development of AISP/ANSP responses in support of regulatory cybersecurity implications to the aircraft
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to help operationalize cybersecurity improvements to aircraft and airport operations
• Continue to gain knowledge and understanding of industry standards and regulatory best practices related to aircraft cybersecurity

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, STEM field preferred
• 2 or more years of combined related experience in either aircraft engineering, aircraft cybersecurity, embedded product security, or other similar related fields
• Basic understanding of airport operations
• Basic understanding of aircraft avionics, cabin, and propulsion systems
• Basic knowledge of risk assessments
• Basic understanding of cryptography concepts
• Basic understanding of network exploitation, attack strategies and methods, current IT security technology, software, and cyber threat mitigation tools
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems, network design, embedded security, and security architecture principles
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Aviation experience
• Working knowledge navigating hardware-based security techniques and assessments
• Working knowledge of programming languages
• Basic understanding of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component level
• Basic understanding of security risk methodologies consistent with the aviation industry
• Basic understanding of aviation security regulations and standards