Principal Engineer - Embedded Cybersecurity - GE Aerospace Research

Unclassified - Schenectady, NY

Full-time - Principal

Schenectady, NY

About the position

At GE Aerospace Research, our team develops advanced embedded systems technology for the future of flight. Our technology will enable sustainable air travel and next generation aviation systems for use in commercial as well as military applications. As a Principal Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer, you will architect and develop next generation embedded platforms and associated security technologies. You will lead and contribute to advanced research and development programs for GE Aerospace as well as with U.S. Government Agencies. You will collaborate with fellow researchers from a range of technology disciplines, contributing to projects across the breadth of GE Aerospace programs. As a Principal Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work independently as well as with a team to develop and apply advanced cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems for GE Aerospace products. You will interact with hardware, software, and firmware developers as well as engineering tool providers to identify appropriate solutions for the most challenging applications. You will lead medium- to large-sized projects or tasks and be responsible for documenting technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications. You will expand your expertise by staying current with advances in embedded cybersecurity to seek out new ideas and applications. Collaboration in a team environment with colleagues across GE Aerospace and government agencies will be a key part of your role, as well as shaping and leading proposal responses to government agencies such as DARPA, NASA, and AFRL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems for GE Aerospace products.
• Interact with hardware, software, and firmware developers to identify appropriate solutions for challenging applications.
• Lead medium- to large-sized projects or tasks.
• Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
• Stay current with advances in embedded cybersecurity to seek out new ideas and applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GE Aerospace and government agencies.
• Shape and lead proposal responses to government agencies (DARPA, NASA, AFRL, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience OR a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with CNSA 1.0/2.0 and NIST cryptographic algorithms and standards.
• Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, and/or RTOS.
• Experience with networking protocols and network security.
• Strong embedded programming skills such as C/C++, Python, Go, Rust.
• Experience with Linux OS security.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 2 weeks per year.
• US citizenship required.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Nice-to-haves

• Active US Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with embedded devices (e.g., Xilinx, NXP, MicroChip, etc.).
• Experience with hardware-based security (e.g., UEFI, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot).
• Experience with cryptographic libraries (e.g., OpenSSL and/or wolfSSL).
• Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
• Experience with anti-tamper technologies.
• Experience with cross domain solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the Agile methodology of program management.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.