Avionics Security Engineer

Avionics Security Engineer

Location : US - El Segundo, CA

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : REQ24843

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary :

Do you love taking on challenges that create a positive impact? Are you passionate about empowering the future of aviation? Join our team of dynamic, intelligent, and creative engineers working across multiple functions to further the cybersecurity of wireless airborne communication systems. We are seeking a senior-level Avionics Security Systems Engineer with extensive experience in Cybersecurity, established industry and national standards, and RTCA DO guidance material. The ideal candidate is a versatile leader with the initiative to take on new problems and challenges.

As the Avionics Security Systems Engineer, you will manage and deploy new developments in commercial aviation data security for Teledyne Controls’ airborne and ground-based products. You will serve as a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME), regularly communicating with a variety of engineering, program, and customer stakeholders. Your leadership will guide our team in designing and building hardware and software technologies that enhance the safety and security of commercial aircraft globally. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to shape the foundational components of next-generation avionics. Imagine what you could achieve!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement security protocols, policies, and procedures specific to avionics systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and follow RTCA guidelines (e.g., DO-326A, DO-355A, DO-356A), particularly related to airworthiness security.
• Collaborate with the FAA and other relevant certification or standards bodies.
• Prepare documentation for certification processes, including compliance reports and safety assessments.
• Develop and coordinate incident response plans for avionics security breaches, ensuring timely recovery.
• Train engineering teams on security best practices and foster a security-aware culture within the organization.
• Liaise with avionics committees, industry working groups, and regulatory bodies.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and workshops to stay informed about the latest security trends and share insights.
• Lead development of security architectures, requirements, and test / analysis procedures.
• Create threat models to analyze potential security weaknesses in embedded devices and cloud-based products.
• Build the infrastructure for internal / external penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and implement tailored security architectures and infrastructures across multiple projects.
• Identify, test, and deploy new security technology.
• Provide input into systems definition, technical design, and costs for proposal preparation on new products.
• Provide technical input for customer attended design review presentations.
• Provide estimates and input into scheduling for system security statement of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Provides direct oversight to a team of Security engineers, from entry level personnel to senior level engineers. Responsibilities include :

Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein represent the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Computer Skills :

Proficient with industry security tools : Vulnerability scanners, Security event logging & Monitoring Analyzers, Intrusion Detection / Prevention System (IDS / IPS) and firewall logs, System and network security audits, Anti-virus products and Central Console.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Security certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, OEM certifications like Cisco’s Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification or Cisco’s Certified Design Expert CCDE, Linux certifications like Red Hat’s RHCE and Microsoft’s MCSE Security are preferred but not required. Certifications such as Security are also useful.

Other Skills and Abilities :

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday within one hour plus / minus of 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. This position may at times require long hours and weekend or holiday work as needed.

Travel :

This position may require 10% domestic and international travel.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee will frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment :

The noise level in the work environment is Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range : $139,700.00-$187,770.00

Pay Transparency : The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education / training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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Salary : $139,700 - $187,770