Staff Systems Engineer ? Airborne Cybersecurity Requirements (2026-100) (WA, Kirkland)

2. Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Requirements

• Perform airborne cybersecurity risk assessments for aircraft electrical power systems and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of airworthiness security processes and methods to develop logical, traceable security requirements that align with system-level requirements and key performance parameters.
• Ensure systems’ compliance by providing certification evidence in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, DO-355, and DO-356 and related industry guidance.

3. Customer Coordination & Design Support

4. Technical Problem Solving & Certification Support

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

6. Aircraft Electrical Power Systems Focus

7. Cybersecurity Process & Guideline Improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security , or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Direct experience in requirements capture and management using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Caliber, or Jama (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to author technical documents (e.g., plans, specifications, analyses, compliance reports).
• Strong skills in presenting technical information to customers and management.
• Experience working within defined system development processes (e.g., systems engineering V-model, safety- or certification-driven development).

Eligibility Requirements

• This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it is necessary.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening (includes cannabis).
• Ability to work on-site in Kirkland, WA , with a flexible hybrid schedule (2–3 days/week remote).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aviation industry (aircraft, avionics, or airborne equipment).
• Strong working knowledge or mastery of RTCA DO-326A, DO-355, and DO-356 and their application to airborne system certification .
• Hands-on experience with aircraft electrical power systems (e.g., generators, power conversion units, distribution, control systems).
• Experience writing process documents or internal engineering guidelines .
• Prior involvement in airworthiness, safety, or certification activities is a plus.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $132,983 – $199,474 per year (Mid-point: $166,228 ). Factors such as education, experience, skills and market conditions influence the actual salary. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.
• Bonus: Highly competitive Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity.
• Financial: 401(k) & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture that values balance.
• Time Off: Generous PTO starting at 120 hours, plus 12 paid holidays.