Sr. Engineer, Avionics Security

About the position

The successful candidates serve as a Senior Engineer within the TechOps Engineering organization. The tasks associated with this role are specific to the engineering group and include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides aircraft engineering support to a variety of internal customers and outside suppliers to support daily operations and long-term reliability/cost effectiveness.
• Reviews, recommends, and implements manufacturer's service bulletins and other correspondence to affected fleets.
• Helps ensure compliance with all FAA, DOT, and Delta procedures with regard to the issuance of engineering documentation.
• Communicates project milestones and technical updates effectively to peers and local leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Supports management of the Aircraft Information Security Program (D301), ensuring alignment with regulatory and manufacturer guidance.
• Tracks and supports updates for OEM Security Handbooks (Boeing, Airbus, and Airbus Canada), ARINC Specifications, RTCA Documents, and FAA regulations.
• Supports the Aircraft Security Log Management Program.
• Acts as a liaison for aircraft information security events and response.
• Participates in Aircraft Cybersecurity Fusion Center (ACFC) activities.
• Monitors connectivity for e-Enabled aircraft and systems.
• Supports programs related to Loadable Aircraft Software Parts (LSAP), ensuring secure and efficient software lifecycle management.
• Assists in developing and maintaining policies for secure end-to-end software solutions.
• Helps manage software distribution, storage, and repository management for LSAP.
• Supports secure software signing processes for the LSAP Digital Signing Program.
• Supports maintaining the configuration and installation of Avionics software and Onboard Loadable Software Control (OLSC) Program.
• Supports aeronautical database programs, including FMS, EGPWS, and ECL updates.
• Contributes to improvement efforts across all supporting programs to maintain strategic alignment with AISP compliance objectives.
• Follows established industry standards and RTCA guidelines (e.g., DO-326A, DO-355A, DO-356A), with a focus on airworthiness security.
• Leaves the office environment and goes to hangar, line, shop, planning and other support groups to gain details necessary to complete accurate project.
• Participates in industry events, conferences, and working groups such as ARINC, RTCA, and AEEC.