Principal Engineer, Project Cyber Lead (Hybrid)

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Does it excite you to create innovative solutions to complex technical problems and shape the future of aviation operations technology?

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technological and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. As a Senior Engineer serving as the Project Cyber Lead for the FlightHub and MultiLink product teams, you will play a critical role in shaping the cybersecurity strategy and ensuring robust implementation across these connected aviation solutions. The FlightHub and MultiLink teams at Collins Aerospace work in tandem to deliver cutting-edge solutions for enhancing flight operations and data integration across the aviation industry. In this role, you will lead the cybersecurity initiatives across the entire product lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of these applications.

As the Project Cyber Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, systems engineers, product managers, and quality assurance professionals, to embed cybersecurity best practices and regulatory compliance within product development. This role requires expertise in software and network security, secure coding practices, threat modeling, and risk assessment. Additionally, you will lead the creation and implementation of cybersecurity training for team members, staying updated on the latest industry standards and cyber threats to protect critical data and customer assets.

Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at Collins Aerospace. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently.  

This role is Hybrid (3 days/week on site) based in either Annapolis, MD or Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do: 

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of FlightHub and MultiLink applications, conducting threat assessments, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation across product lifecycles.

• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and product managers to embed cybersecurity best practices and ensure compliance with aviation industry regulations and standards.

• Guide secure coding practices and conduct code reviews to proactively address vulnerabilities, implementing encryption, authentication, and access control measures.

• Oversee the ingestion and standardization of large-scale flight data across MultiLink’s Pipeline/Streaming Service, ensuring optimal data quality and integration across various systems.

• Establish secure logging and monitoring solutions for the Archive Service, ensuring comprehensive data tracking and archiving across FlightHub and MultiLink.

• Continuously research and implement new cybersecurity measures to stay ahead of emerging threats, enhancing the security and resilience of aviation data solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in cybersecurity principles, such as secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and risk management, ideally within a high-security industry such as aviation, defense, or finance.

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DO-326A) and regulatory compliance requirements for data protection in critical systems.

• Experience implementing and managing security solutions across cloud and on-premise environments, such as cloud security architectures, network security, and secure data transmission protocols.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with specific coursework or certifications in advanced cybersecurity practices.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM, showcasing expertise in information security, ethical hacking, and risk management.

• Experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, including code reviews, encryption, and authentication.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure secure and compliant software development practices.

• Experience in the aviation industry or with connected systems, especially knowledge of aviation data standards (e.g., ARINC, ADS-B, ACARS) and aviation cybersecurity regulations (e.g., RTCA DO-326A/ED-202A).

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and related security services, with experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud architectures.

• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and security automation tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, static and dynamic code analysis, and container security.

What We Offer: 

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!  

 Learn More & Apply Now! 

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. 

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Connected Aviation Solutions: 

Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely. 

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. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• Hybrid: 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. 

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. 

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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