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Astronics Corporation · 3 months ago

Staff Cybersecurity Engineer (2025-094)

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $199K/yr

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a highly skilled Staff Cybersecurity Engineer to join their Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Group. The role involves designing and securing next-generation aircraft power systems, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge power systems for aviation applications.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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 as per RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355A

Actively 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

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringInformation SecurityAerospace cybersecurity standardsRequirements management toolsTechnical documentationCustomer communicationProcess documentationSystem development processesTeam collaborationConflict resolution

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

Benefits

Health: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity.

Financial: 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible culture, Employee Assistance Program.

Time Off: Generous PTO starting at 120 hours, plus 12 Paid Holidays.