Job Description Summary

Join our team to create robust cybersecurity solutions in an embedded safety-critical environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace systems where security and safety intersect, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring mission success.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop product cybersecurity processes for documentation, risk management, vulnerability recording, reporting, and incident response.
• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments on embedded products with varying levels of safety-criticality.
• Analyze hardware and software architectures for cybersecurity risks and feasibility of cybersecurity controls.
• Select and implement appropriate cybersecurity controls to mitigate embedded platform risks.
• Develop clear, precise technical requirements for cybersecurity implementations in embedded, real-time engine controllers and other aerospace embedded devices.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure robust configuration and implementation of cybersecurity controls in the embedded product.
• Create and execute requirements-based test plans to validate security controls.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, software developers, and program management.
• Develop and maintain embedded software and tools using programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, software code, and reports.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to integrate control systems and embedded software with other engine components.
• Ensure that control systems and embedded software comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead LEAN initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and software quality.
• Own and conduct process improvements within Standard Work documents.
• Work with Product Line Leaders to understand product requirements and gather and translate customer requirements into executable product specifications.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software, electronics engineering, or embedded product security
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics / Technical Expertise

• Experience with developing and evaluating anti-tamper designs
• Hands-on experience with Risk Management Framework assessments (NIST SP 800-30)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-326A (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)
• Familiarity with RTCA/DO-356A (Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations)
• Experience with hardware and/or software reverse engineering
• In depth knowledge of control theory, signal processing, embedded systems, and software development.  Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Windows and Unix / Linux based programming.
• Experience working on software projects in the Aerospace domain.
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner.
• Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
• Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for engineering tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources.
• Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.

Business Acumen

• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.
• Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends.
• Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices.

Leadership

• Ability to take ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.
• Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results.
• Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct.
• Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
  • Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes