Principal Engineer

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States United Airlines Full time

Connecting People. Uniting the World. There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world — with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees — we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly.

We're on a path toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also become the leading cyber-safe airline in the industry. United's CDR team is tasked with keeping our customers' and employees' information safe and secure. Our primary mission is to embed cybersecurity into the DNA of United Airlines by reducing business risk through implementation of strong cybersecurity best practices.

United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today

Key Responsibilities:

Principal Engineer – Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for coordinating with both internal and external partners - such as Avionics Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Government Affairs, Corporate Security, Corporate Safety, Industry working groups, OEMs, and FAA – to implement strategy around United's aircraft cybersecurity operations, to ensure consistency with the latest developments in aviation cyber security. This person will mentor peers on how to identify and assess the aviation cyber risk landscape, including how to perform meaningful security tests, and how to validate security mitigations that should be implemented to ensure a safe and secure continued airworthiness for all United aircraft. This individual will also coordinate within the industry to review new cybersecurity standards and recommendations based on expertise in the airline and aircraft operation space.

  • Mentor team on Aviation cyber risks, assessment methodologies, security testing and mitigation strategies
  • Integrate with industry working groups and partners (e.g. FAA, AIA, A4A, EASA, A-ISAC, etc.) to review new aviation cybersecurity standards and recommendations
  • Serve as a domain expert on aircraft operation cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate and build relationships with various partners to drive key aviation cyber security initiatives and projects
  • Review mitigation plans implemented by United aircraft operations teams (e.g. Avionics Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, TechOps, Flight Operations, etc.) to provide recommendations based on best market practices


United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes. We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree required in STEM
  • Aviation experience
  • CISSP, GSEC or a SANS equivalent cybersecurity certification
  • 9 or more years of combined related experience in either aircraft engineering, aircraft cybersecurity, embedded product security or other similar related fields
  • In depth knowledge of airport operations, aircraft avionics, cabin, and propulsion systems
  • Advanced risk assessment skills
  • Thorough knowledge of security risk methodologies consistent with the aviation industry
  • Detailed knowledge of aviation security regulations and standards
  • Performs under pressure and time constraints
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic cryptography concepts
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in teams and across business functions
  • Knowledge of network exploitation, attack strategies and methods, current IT security technology, software and cyber threat mitigation tools
  • Understanding of computer operating systems, network design, embedded security, and security architecture principles
  • Ability to concisely and accurately convey complex cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Willingness to teach peers and learn from others
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree
  • Critical infrastructure or Government experience
  • Experience navigating hardware-based security techniques and assessments
  • Strong programming skills
  • Knowledge of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component levels


United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact to request accommodation.

Posted:

Posting end date: 5/15


Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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