Archer · 10 hours ago
Principal Embedded Cyber Security Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts on embedded safety-critical flight systems, ensuring compliance with various cybersecurity standards and overseeing security architecture. This role involves conducting cybersecurity assessments, managing testing efforts, and fostering collaboration within the team.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer on a world class team with demonstrated expertise in Cybersecurity of embedded safety critical flight Systems/Software/Hardware complying with RTCA DO-326B/DO-355A/DO-356A/ISO27001/ASTM F3532-22
Participate in the definition and documentation of cybersecurity planning, in particular, security certification planning, definition of the security environment, risk management planning, security verification planning, and continued airworthiness planning
Performing of cybersecurity Assessments: Data Flow (including Data and Control Coupling), development of threat conditions and scenarios (based on Aircraft Functional Hazard Assessment) and compilation of Preliminary Security Risk Assessment
Support definition of the Security Architecture on Aircraft Level
Support definition of ground based Security Architecture (e.g. PKI infrastructure)
Validation of Layered Security Architecture including Common Mode Analysis
Validation of Security Controls and assessment of their effectiveness (including corresponding metrics)
Definition of Security Requirements based on identified and architected security measures (controls)
Oversight of cybersecurity efforts on system level, including platform software, flight controls, motor control, battery management, displays, communication, navigation, surveillance and others
Verification of Cybersecurity requirements, either through analysis or Blue Team testing
Management of Red Team testing efforts
Implement and maintain cybersecurity documentation, processes, and policies, including supplier cybersecurity audits and assessments
Interface with certification authorities to support cybersecurity aspects of certification
Foster team collaboration, promote and support personal development
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in a related field
At least a BS in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Hands-on experience through the Full Systems/Software Development Life Cycles in a regulated industry
Familiarity with diverse cybersecurity tools (e.g. isograph, CVE database, etc.) and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis of safety critical embedded systems
A cybersecurity mindset
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Preferred
Hands-on DevOps experience
Hands-on Site Reliability experience
Experience with Supplier Management
Experience with Agile methodologies
Proficiency with ISO27000 framework
Experience with AS9100 quality system
CISSP Certification
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
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Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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