Embedded Cyber Security Engineer

Company: AeroVironment, Inc.
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Embedded Cyber Security Engineer page is loadedEmbedded Cyber Security EngineerApply locations Simi Valley, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 5440Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummarySeeking a talented and experienced professional to address the security of the embedded systems in our products. This key cybersecurity role is for a hands-on professional who is big picture sensitive, detail-oriented, and driven to deliver secure high-quality products. Qualified candidates will contribute to the security of our products by working with developers and engineers throughout the R&D and Operations organizations to ensure our products comply with relevant security standards and contract requirements.Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the product R&D teams helping them to understand the security mindset, guiding them to implement specific security controls for product/system wide security needs.
• Coordinate with Electrical and Hardware engineering to ensure security requirements are considered and fulfilled in the hardware selection and design.
• Coordinate with embedded system Architect and Developers to ensure the security design is implemented as intended.
• Coordinate with SW Developers and manufacturing engineering to ensure security needs are met.
• Review system design from a security perspective to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the architecture.
• Author product security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Champion consistent implementation of the embedded system security practices across projects.
• Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and policies to prevent, detect, and resolve classes of issues across the entire development lifecycle, including supply chain and manufacturing.
• Develop security for embedded hardware, firmware, and microprocessors.
• Support selection of hardware components, third-party software, security tools and vendors.
• Conduct embedded product and device cybersecurity activities ranging from incident response to vulnerability assessments to mitigation implementation.
• Develop new approaches and countermeasures for emerging threats to embedded systems.
• Manage security-related deliverables for regulatory bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems and Operations, or similar field and/or 12+ years of related experience.
• 5 years' experience in cyber security and embedded hardware.
• Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OCSP).
• Experience obtaining CMMC certification.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with developing and analyzing hardware, embedded, and/or IoT systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
• Certified Information System Manager (CISM).
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Experience achieving ISO 27001 certification.
• Experience complying with NIST Cybersecurity standards and guidance.
• Experience complying with the requirement of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Experience with one or more of the following technical areas: Wireless and/or network communications.
• Basic knowledge of common hardware components, packaging, and board-level integration.
• Basic technical understanding of circuits and PCB layout designs.
• Basic knowledge of common cryptographic algorithms and protocols, implementation attacks (i.e., side-channel and fault injection).
• Hardware security implementation analysis and exploitation (cryptography, side-channel analysis, and/or fault injection).
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.Physical Demands:
• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant).
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).Special Requirements:
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• O ccasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.The salary range for this role is:$153,308 - $217,140AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR - 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.ITARU.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.
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