Cybersecurity Test Engineer

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We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. Work location is onsite in Fort Worth, TX Bell headquarters.

Cybersecurity Test Engineers, Aircraft - Must be able to gain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance

Bring your experience to become a cyber test engineer and be responsible for adversarial, verification and certification of aircraft systems and components for test and evaluation of manned and optionally manned aircraft.

You'll work with test pilots and design engineers and simulation lab engineers to develop and implement test scenarios and that will improve aircraft security using advanced cyber tools and benches.

This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and subcontractors. You'll be able to hone your technical abilities on significant engineering problems, all while gaining experience in leadership and communication.

What you'll be doing as a Cybersecurity Test Engineer:

• Take part in the organization, planning, and management of new and existing aircraft to conduct cyber testing to meet customer defined requirements.

• Build and integrate custom tools, tests, and research test equipment provide cutting edge testing to aircraft systems and sensors.

• Develop and execute cybersecurity test procedures based on program test plans for future and existing aircraft systems.

• Support new aircraft and technology development as well as proprietary adversarial testing tools and techniques.

• Create data interfaces for Ethernet, serial and various avionics bus protocols and support throughout the entire software development life cycle from requirements definition to product deployment

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• At least 2 years of work experience with a thorough knowledge in penetration or adversarial testing, cyber threat analysis, vulnerability detection / exploitation, adversarial attack development, and system exploitation.

• Experienced in traditional IEEE (802.1, 802.11 and 802.3) bus analysis and testing. (non-traditional (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, AFDX and 802.1DP is preferred)

• Skilled in developing new attack techniques, methods and implementing custom exploits and exploitation tools in support of penetration tests or cyber threat emulation exercises.

• Provide subject matter expertise support in the detection, analysis, and mitigation of malware, trends in malware development and capabilities, and proficiency with malware analysis capabilities.

• Knowledge in traditional IEEE (802.1, 802.11 and 802.3) bus analysis and testing. (non-traditional (ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, AFDX and TSN is preferred)

• Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.

• Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

What you need to be successful

• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

• Bachelor's degree with a Major in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or other technical engineering degree field. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

• Ability to gain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship)

What we offer you in return

• You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours Vacation time

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

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