Software Cybersecurity Engineer V/VI

. Lead cybersecurity architecture and engineering for embedded flight software, mission-critical systems, and supporting applications .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $176,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity architecture and engineering for embedded systems, with a strong focus on secure software development practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams to implement robust cybersecurity protections while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

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Cybersecurity ArchitectureEmbedded Software EngineeringThreat ModelingVulnerability AssessmentSecure Software Development

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingCryptographySecure BootAuthenticationSoftware IntegrityVulnerability AnalysisSecurity Architecture ReviewsRisk Assessments

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCollaborationIndependent Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ARM-Based ProcessorsVxWorksEmbedded LinuxGitHub EnterpriseGitHub ActionsDockerArtifactory

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD Cybersecurity RequirementsNIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-160NIST SP 800-171RMFCMMCSafety-Critical SystemsMIL-STD-882

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cybersecurity architecture and engineering for embedded flight software, mission-critical systems, and supporting applications
Design and implement protections against unauthorized access, software exploitation, malicious modification, and cybersecurity threats
Develop and integrate secure boot, cryptographic key management, software signing, secure storage, authentication, and integrity verification mechanisms
Conduct threat modeling, attack surface analysis, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity risk evaluations across hardware and software interfaces
Define cybersecurity requirements, architecture, verification methods, and technical acceptance criteria
Collaborate with Software, Systems, Hardware, GNC, and Platform Engineering teams while preserving mission performance, real-time constraints, and system safety
Lead product security testing, vulnerability remediation, penetration testing coordination, and cybersecurity verification
Establish secure software development practices and automated security analysis within CI/CD pipelines
Develop cybersecurity technical documentation, security control evidence, risk assessments, and security engineering artifacts
Support customer technical reviews, cybersecurity assessments, and applicable DoD security requirements
Provide technical mentorship and guidance on secure architecture, secure coding, and embedded cybersecurity practices
Integrate cybersecurity protections throughout products from initial architecture through deployment
Balance security, safety, performance, and operational requirements against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and software vulnerabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent technical experience
8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, embedded software engineering, systems security, or related disciplines
Strong programming experience in C, C++, Python, or comparable systems programming languages
Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity protections for embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or resource-constrained computing platforms
Strong understanding of cryptography, secure boot, authentication, software integrity, and secure communications
Experience conducting threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and security architecture reviews
Knowledge of hardware/software security boundaries, processor security features, and secure software deployment
Ability to independently develop technical solutions and lead cybersecurity engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred: experience with aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, or mission-critical embedded platforms
Preferred: experience with ARM-based processors, VxWorks, embedded Linux, or similar real-time operating environments
Preferred: knowledge of hardware roots of trust, trusted execution environments, and secure key provisioning
Preferred: familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-160, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, CMMC, and applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements
Preferred: experience with secure software supply chains, SBOMs, software signing, and automated security testing
Preferred: familiarity with safety-critical systems, MIL-STD-882, and cybersecurity considerations in airworthiness and system safety
Preferred: experience with GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Docker, Artifactory, and embedded development toolchains
Preferred: experience developing cybersecurity architectures, security control matrices, security verification procedures, and risk assessments
Preferred: active U.S. security clearance
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options including medical, dental, vision, life, and more
401k with company match
3 weeks of paid time off each year
40 hours of sick time
12 annual company holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Innovative environment working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
Collaborative culture