Product Cybersecurity Aviation Lead Job at Raytheon in Des Moines

Overview At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. The RTX Product Cybersecurity Center (PCsC) is a leader in securing products and ensuring resilience and trust in every RTX product. We empower a cyber-aware culture, integrating security solutions to protect our customers, partners, and critical products and systems from evolving threats. Through collaboration, innovation, and proactive risk management, we safeguard the future of defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies in an increasingly connected world. The PCsC Services and Training Team offers services, enablers, training and expertise to RTX Business Units (Collins, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon) for securely designing, building and assessing the cybersecurity of products. The PCsC Services and Training Team is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Expert to support secure architecture, development, and certification efforts for advanced avionics. In this role, you will work with engineering, certification, and regulatory teams to build secure, compliant, and resilient aviation solutions that protect critical flight operations. This position will primarily interface with Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, CT and Collins in Cedar Rapid, IA. This is a full-time remote position. What You Will Do Lead cybersecurity architecture, design, threat assessments, and risk assessments for avionics and airport operation systems. Support security certification to DO-326A/ED-202A, DO-356A/ED-203A, EASA Part IS, and related standards. Develop and support the implementation of cybersecurity requirements throughout the Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). Conduct vulnerability assessments and support testing of embedded and networked systems. Collaborate with OEMs, FAA, EASA, and airline customers on compliance and security strategies. Support the RTX businesses in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation: security plans, risk assessments, certification artifacts. Stay current on evolving threats and contribute to industry standards and best practices. Work remotely most of the time, and travel to sites for program engagements and training (estimated at ~10%). Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 10 years of experience. Experience in aerospace or safety-critical systems. Experience with Aviation cybersecurity standards such as DO-326A/ED-202A, DO-355/ED-204, DO-356A/ED-203A, NIST RMF. Background in Software Engineering in a DevSecOps environment and/or Cybersecurity Engineering. Qualifications We Prefer Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Good technical writing skills and experience (white papers, trade studies, process enablers, learning materials, presentations). Experience working across multi-disciplinary, safety-critical development environments (e.g., Systems Engineering, Systems Test, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering). FAA/EASA/Type certification support experience. Familiarity with secure software development, cryptographic key management, and hardware security modules (HSMs). Knowledge of connected aircraft systems (e.g., SATCOM, ACARS, FOMAX, InteliSight, or equivalent). Hands-on experience performing security assessments, penetration testing, or embedded system hardening. Familiarity with DO-178 certification processes. Understanding aviation systems architecture (avionics, ground systems, ATC, airline IT) including Aircraft Data Loading, Networking. Experience with avionics protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 664/AFDX, CAN, Ethernet). Knowledge of secure communication protocols and encryption techniques. Industry standard certifications such as GSEC, Security+, CISSP, etc. Highly prefer a candidate within 50 miles of an RTX facility. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available. Learn More & Apply Now! Remote: This position is designated as remote. The successful candidate will reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states. A security clearance is required. The application window may close approximately 40 days from posting, subject to change. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr