Archer is hiring a Principal Embedded Cyber Security Engineer to join a dedicated team focused on securing next-generation electric aircraft. In this role, you will apply your specialized knowledge to ensure the safety and integrity of embedded flight control systems and software.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a principal engineer specializing in cybersecurity for embedded, safety-critical flight systems, software, and hardware, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Define and document cybersecurity planning, including security certification, risk management, verification, and continued airworthiness.
- Perform cybersecurity assessments, including data flow analysis, threat scenario development, and preliminary security risk assessments.
- Support the definition of security architecture at both the aircraft and ground-based system levels.
- Validate layered security architectures, conduct common mode analysis, and assess the effectiveness of security controls.
- Define security requirements based on architected security measures and controls.
- Provide oversight of cybersecurity efforts across multiple aircraft systems and platforms.
- Verify cybersecurity requirements through analysis or Blue Team testing and manage Red Team testing efforts.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity documentation, processes, and policies, including supplier audits.
- Interface with certification authorities to support the cybersecurity aspects of aircraft certification.
- Foster team collaboration and support personal development initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in a related cybersecurity field.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience through the full systems and software development life cycles within a regulated industry.
- Familiarity with diverse cybersecurity tools and technologies used for developing, testing, and analyzing safety-critical embedded systems.
- A proactive cybersecurity mindset focused on risk identification and mitigation.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on DevOps or Site Reliability experience.
- Experience with supplier management and Agile methodologies.
- Proficiency with the ISO27000 framework and experience with AS9100 quality systems.
- CISSP Certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $220,000-$290,000.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
