[Hiring] Principal Engineer - Cybersecurity @GE Aerospace

Role Description

The Advanced Technology Organization (ATO) drives product development through early-stage innovation, new technology introduction (NTI), and New Product Introduction (NPI) across sensing, autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), cybersecurity, and advanced edge hardware. This role collaborates across a highly diverse technical team and partners closely with business-facing teams and product managers to translate advanced technologies into product strategies, development roadmaps, and scalable solutions aligned with market opportunities, customer needs, and product launch objectives.

As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead the architecture, development, and maturation of secure embedded platforms and cybersecurity capabilities for real-world products. You will work across hardware, firmware, software, and systems teams to ensure cybersecurity is built into products from concept through deployment. In this role, you will help transition advanced technologies into scalable, certifiable, and deployable product solutions, while influencing technical roadmaps across GE Aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience, OR
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience
• Experience with embedded devices and processors such as Xilinx, NXP, Microchip, or similar platforms
• Experience with hardware-based security technologies such as UEFI, TPM, ARM TrustZone, and Secure Boot
• Experience in embedded systems software development, including areas such as computer architecture, Linux OS, and/or RTOS
• Experience with Linux operating system security
• Experience with networking protocols and network security
• Strong embedded programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, ADA
• Familiarity with CNSA 1.0/2.0 and NIST cryptographic algorithms and standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Must be willing to work from an office located in Grand Rapids, MI or Niskayuna, NY

Requirements

• Experience with cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL and/or wolfSSL
• Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment, such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS
• Experience with anti-tamper technologies
• Experience with cross domain solutions
• Demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to product
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Agile program execution and development methodologies

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness