Associate Director Software Product Security Architect (Remote)

Date Posted:

2022-11-09-08:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Software Engineer that can lead the development of secure architectures & designs for our next generation control systems.  The position will be responsible for creating and refining software security architectures for embedded systems, implementing software designs on both bare metal and virtualized resources, and conduct verification activities in support of aircraft certification.  This position requires expertise with embedded system security architecture and design, modern cryptographic techniques, proficiency with embedded computing systems, software architecture principles as they apply to embedded software, experience with aerospace software product lifecycles, and experience with software integration and verification techniques.

This position is for an Associate Director of Software Engineering with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise.  This role will consist of conducting and coordinating software development activities, conducting complex tests, debugging systems with control and diagnostic capabilities, make recommendations to management on ways to improve cost and quality of software products, implement critical software system capabilities, prepare, and present design reviews, and coordinate software development activities across multiple organizations.

REMOTE: This is a remote position with the expectation to travel on site to Windsor Locks, CT every 6-8 weeks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and refine software security architectures for embedded control and diagnostic systems that meet customer requirements and needs

• Perform vulnerability analysis & assessments for product systems

• Create cryptographic libraries for various processor architectures certifiable to DO-178C standards

• Develop methods and lead efforts for product penetration testing

• Lead efforts to develop a training curriculum to educate current staff on cybersecurity principles

• Implement designs on both bare metal and virtualized platforms

• Ensure software meets performance metrics through utilization of instrumentation and benchmarks

• Make recommendations to management on ways to improve cost and quality of software products

• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of control and diagnostic systems

• Develop & tailor software security standards for company-wide use

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required
• Must Be US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a strong collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to many different levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (written/spoken).
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Experience with security architecture development.
• Experience in cybersecurity technology solution planning, engineering, and deployment
• Proven ability to design, build and implement security systems for a production environment.
• Ability to quickly acquire technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design of sophisticated architectural systems.
• Strong background in the development of low-level software and complex embedded systems
• Experience with DO-178C software development practices.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: This is an ONSITE position. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: This is a HYRBID position**.** Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: This is a REMOTE position. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
   

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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