Senior Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations - Military Veterans

Description

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:

Senior Engineer – Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for coordinating with internal and external partners - such as Avionics Engineering, Powerplant Engineering, Government Affairs, Corporate Security, Corporate Safety, Industry working groups, OEMs, and FAA - to drive United’s aircraft cybersecurity operations to be consistent with the latest developments in aviation cyber security. This individual will support identifying the aviation cyber risk landscape and will support driving cybersecurity threat analysis and assessment actions, perform security tests, and validate security mitigations that should be executed to ensure a safe and secure continued airworthiness for all United aircraft.

• Perform aviation cyber risk assessments in accordance with industry standards and best practices



• Develop and present aviation cyber security risk-related papers, reports, alerts, and bulletins



• Maintain and build relationships with key cyber security aviation partners both internal and external to the company



• Serve as a domain expert on third-party relations in the aviation space and the associated cyber security risk



• Mentor team on aviation cyber risks and risk assessment methodologies. Educate junior team members in at least one function-specific domain.



• Leads continuous improvement efforts, including preparing and analyzing data to find opportunities for improvement

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, STEM related degree preferred.



• 4 or more years of combined related experience in either aircraft engineering, aircraft cybersecurity, embedded product security, or other similar related fields



• Aviation experience



• Working knowledge of airport operations



• Working knowledge of aircraft avionics, cabin, and propulsion systems



• Working knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies consistent with the aviation industry



• Working knowledge of aviation security regulations and standards



• Demonstrates knowledge in other information technology areas such as networking, cryptography, system admin, application development



• Ability to work independently and self-motivate



• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills



• 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



• CISSP, GSEC, or a SANS equivalent cybersecurity certification



• Critical infrastructure or Government experience



• Experience navigating hardware-based security techniques and assessments



• Strong programming skills



• Working knowledge of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component levels.

Post End Date: 6/1/2025

The base pay range for this role is $114,665.00 to $156,310.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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

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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.