Principal Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations (Remote)

United Airlines is a global company focused on becoming the best airline in aviation history. They are seeking a Principal Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations to coordinate with various partners to implement strategies around aircraft cybersecurity operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate with industry working groups and partners (e.g., FAA, AIA, A4A, EASA, A-ISAC, etc.) to review new aviation cybersecurity standards and recommendations
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor a team on aircraft operation cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies, risk assessment methodologies, and security testing
• Coordinate and build relationships with internal and external partners to drive key aviation cyber security initiatives and projects
• Review mitigation plans implemented by United aircraft operations teams (e.g., Avionics Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Cabin Systems Engineering, Digital Technology, Flight Operations, etc.) to provide recommendations based on industry best practices
• Ensures program(s) is/are meeting intended purpose and metrics

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, STEM field preferred
• Strong cybersecurity expertise applied to aviation or relevant transportation and/or embedded systems domains
• 5 or more years of combined related experience in either aircraft engineering, aircraft cybersecurity, embedded product security, or other similar related fields
• Proficient knowledge of areas comparable to aircraft avionics, cabin, propulsion systems, and/or airport/transportation operations
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies
• Proficiency in aviation security regulations and standards
• Ability to manage business and external partners
• 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
• Master's degree
• CISSP, GSEC, or a SANS equivalent cybersecurity certificates and PKI
• Critical infrastructure or Government experience
• Working knowledge in navigating hardware-based security techniques and assessments
• Working knowledge of programming languages
• Working knowledge of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component levels
• Working knowledge of infrastructure security and mobile security