Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations (Remote)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

6d•$94,145 - $122,550•Remote

About The Position

Connecting People. Uniting the World. There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world — with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees — we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly. We’re on a path to becoming the best airline in aviation history. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help lead the industry in cyber safety, security and resilience. United's CDR team plays a critical role in protecting our operations by enabling secure and resilient systems, managing threats and vulnerabilities, and ensuring swift response and recovery. Our mission is to seamlessly embed cybersecurity and digital risk management into every aspect of our business. We help drive progress and growth through trusted digital solutions, safeguarding assets and empowering our team, all while promoting a cyber-safe and secure environment that supports resilient airline operations. United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401(k), and privileges like space-available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today! Job overview and responsibilities Engineer – Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for supporting internal and external partners - such as Avionics Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Government Affairs, Corporate Security, Corporate Safety, Industry working groups, OEMs, and FAA - to help drive United’s aircraft cybersecurity operations to be consistent with the latest developments in aviation cyber security. This individual will support identifying the aviation cyber risk landscape and will support performing cybersecurity threat analysis and assessment actions, perform security tests, and validate security mitigations that should be executed to ensure a safe and secure continued airworthiness for all United aircraft. This individual will also be responsible for drafting regulatory responses to meet continued airworthiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, STEM field preferred
2 or more years of combined related experience in either aircraft engineering, aircraft cybersecurity, embedded product security, or other similar related fields
Basic understanding of airport operations
Basic understanding of aircraft avionics, cabin, and propulsion systems
Basic knowledge of risk assessments
Basic understanding of cryptography concepts
Basic understanding of network exploitation, attack strategies and methods, current IT security technology, software, and cyber threat mitigation tools
Working knowledge of computer operating systems, network design, embedded security, and security architecture principles
Ability to work independently and self-motivate
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Aviation experience
Working knowledge navigating hardware-based security techniques and assessments
Working knowledge of programming languages
Basic understanding of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component level
Basic understanding of security risk methodologies consistent with the aviation industry
Basic understanding of aviation security regulations and standards

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity threat assessments and mitigation strategy solutioning
Support the development of aviation cybersecurity risk-related papers, reports, alerts, and bulletins
Support the development of AISP/ANSP responses in support of regulatory cybersecurity implications to the aircraft
Coordinate with internal and external partners to help operationalize cybersecurity improvements to aircraft and airport operations
Continue to gain knowledge and understanding of industry standards and regulatory best practices related to aircraft cybersecurity