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Staff Systems Engineer - Airborne Cybersecurity (2026-100)
Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)
Location Kirkland, WA
Description
**Staff Systems Engineer - Airborne Cybersecurity (DO-326)**
Airborne Power & Control (APC) Product Group - Kirkland, WA (On-Site Hybrid)
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a **Staff Systems Engineer - Airborne Cybersecurity Requirements** to lead cybersecurity planning and requirements for **aircraft electrical power systems and equipment** .
This role is **not an enterprise IT, network, or web security position** . Instead, it focuses on **airworthiness-driven cybersecurity** for **embedded aircraft systems** , with particular emphasis on **RTCA DO-326A, DO-355, and DO-356** and their integration into certification programs.
You will define, analyze, and verify cybersecurity requirements for **airborne power generation, conversion, and distribution systems** , working directly with customers, internal engineering teams, and certification authorities.
This on-site role offers a flexible arrangement, allowing 2-3 days per week work from home.
**Key Responsibilities**
**1. Cybersecurity Planning for Airborne Systems**
+ Develop **comprehensive cybersecurity plans** for aircraft power products and systems that demonstrate compliance with **airworthiness and certification** regulations.
+ Generate **technical documents** that summarize the cybersecurity aspects of each project (e.g. compliance matrices).
+ Formulate plans for **ongoing security maintenance** to ensure continued compliance with **airborne cybersecurity requirements** over the product life cycle.
**2. Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Requirements**
+ Perform **airborne cybersecurity risk assessments** for aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.
+ Apply knowledge of **airworthiness security processes and methods** to develop logical, traceable **security requirements** that align with system-level requirements and key performance parameters.
+ Ensure systems' compliance and provide **certification evidence** in accordance with **RTCA DO-326, and DO-356** and related industry guidance.
**3. Customer Coordination & Design Support**
+ Work **directly with aircraft OEM and Tier-1 customers** to support cybersecurity-related design decisions for **aircraft power systems** , maximizing **reuse of qualified designs** where appropriate.
+ Support customer reviews, design assurance activities, and the integration of cybersecurity considerations into **system architecture and requirements** .
+ Clearly explain cybersecurity requirements, assumptions, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical customer stakeholders.
+ Provide guidance to customers and create and update Aircraft Security Operator Guidance documentation in accordance with DO-355.
**4. Technical Problem Solving & Certification Support**
+ Resolve **technical and certification challenges** using a high degree of analytical rigor and originality, particularly where cybersecurity, safety, and performance requirements interact.
+ Support **system safety, systems engineering, and certification** teams in establishing consistent, defensible cybersecurity arguments and artifacts.
+ Assure the **quality and completeness of cybersecurity deliverables** through diligent oversight, peer review, and alignment with internal processes.
**5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication**
+ Collaborate actively with **electrical, software, test, and mechanical engineers** , as well as program management, manufacturing, and supply chain.
+ Communicate effectively **verbally and in writing** with the APC team, contributing to design and peer reviews, status updates, and customer interactions.
+ Foster a positive team environment by sharing knowledge, mentoring less experienced engineers, and supporting team goals.
**6. Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Focus**
+ Apply and grow **technical understanding of aircraft electrical power systems** (generation, conversion, distribution, control, and protection) as the context for all cybersecurity activities.
+ Integrate cybersecurity requirements with **power system performance, safety, and reliability** considerations.
**7. Cybersecurity Process & Guideline Improvement**
+ Improve existing **airborne cybersecurity guidelines, processes, and templates** , and develop new ones as needed to increase consistency and efficiency across programs.
+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of our **systems engineering and cybersecurity requirements practices** .
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in **Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security** , or a closely related engineering discipline.
+ **Direct experience in requirements capture and management** using tools such as **DOORS, Polarion, Caliber, or Jama** (or equivalent).
+ Demonstrated ability to **
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