Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Greater Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience, including:
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- English
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Key Opportunity Details:
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Greater Montreal, QC, Canada
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Benefits: Comprehensive Sun Life health insurance and Canadian corporate benefits package
- Work Permit Support: Sponsorship available for candidates currently in Canada on a Study Permit or PGWP (Open to PRs, Canadian Citizens, and Open Work Permits; mandatory background verification applies)
Role Overview & Key Contributions:
- Contribute to the definition of aircraft- and system-level cybersecurity requirements
- Review and assess suppliers' system architecture and cybersecurity protection measures
- Review aircraft cybersecurity architecture, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate associated risks
- Support cybersecurity penetration testing on aircraft and system rigs, and lead snag investigations
- Lead investigations of cybersecurity incidents and actively participate in resolving deficiencies with suppliers and stakeholders
- Prepare and review design compliance reports and assist Transport Canada Design Authority Delegates with finding compliance against applicable regulations
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments (Avionics, RMAS, Completions, AWOR, Customer Support)
- Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews
- Update and maintain cybersecurity processes aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Represent the organization in conferences and industry committees on cybersecurity
- Contribute to the evolution of the CYBR (Aircraft Cybersecurity) domain and its roadmap
- Mentor less experienced professionals
Candidate Profile & Qualifications:
- University engineering degree in Software, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience, including:
- Minimum of 2 years in network and system cybersecurity
- Minimum of 2 years in aerospace engineering
- Working knowledge or strong familiarity with aviation cybersecurity standards and guidance:
- ED-201A / DO-391 (Aeronautical Information System Security Framework Guidance)
- ED-202B / DO-326B (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)
- ED-203A / DO-356A (Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations)
- ED-204A / DO-355A (Information Security Guidance for Continuing Airworthiness)
- ED-206 / DO-392 (Guidance on Information Security Event Management)
- CS 25.1319 (Equipment, systems and network information protection)
- Solid foundational knowledge of computer network architectures, operating systems, electronics, and software programming
- Familiarity with general aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification processes
- Knowledge of IT and/or Aviation Information Security Management System principles
- Strong written and oral English communication skills; functional French is a strong asset
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Responsibilities
Define aircraft and system cybersecurity requirements, assess supplier and aircraft security architectures, identify vulnerabilities and risks, and support penetration testing and incident investigations. Prepare compliance reports, collaborate on design reviews and regulatory compliance, maintain cybersecurity processes, represent the organization in industry forums, and mentor colleagues.
Requirements
Requires a university engineering degree in software, information technology, computer science, electronics, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field, plus at least six years of technical engineering experience, including two years each in network and system cybersecurity and aerospace engineering. Candidates should understand aviation cybersecurity standards and guidance, aircraft integration and certification, information security management, and computer networks, operating systems, electronics, and programming; strong English is required and functional French is an asset.
Skills
- Aircraft Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- System Security
- Cybersecurity Requirements
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Investigation
- Supplier Security Assessment
- Aircraft Systems Integration
- Civil Aircraft Certification
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Computer Network Architecture
- Operating Systems
- Software Programming
- Technical Communication
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Canadian Corporate Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Transportation
Keywords
- Aircraft Cybersecurity
- Aeronautical Information System Security
- ED-201A
- DO-391
- ED-202B
- DO-326B
- ED-203A
- DO-356A
- ED-204A
- DO-355A
- ED-206
- DO-392
- CS 25.1319
- Airworthiness Security
- Continuing Airworthiness
- Information Security Event Management
- Cybersecurity Penetration Testing
- Aircraft Systems Integration
- Civil Aircraft Certification
- Transport Canada
- Design Compliance Reports
- Cybersecurity Incident Investigation
- Network Architecture
- Operating Systems
- Electronics
- Software Programming
- Information Security Management System
- System Design Reviews
- Supplier Cybersecurity Assessment