Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. United Airlines is a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world. They are seeking a Principal Engineer for Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations to coordinate cybersecurity strategies and ensure the safety and security of their aircraft operations.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Access top-tier health and wellness benefits
- Build lasting connections with your team and our customers
- Travel the world using our extensive route network
- Employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Space-available travel
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Flight privileges
Company Overview
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.united.com.