Cyber Security Engineer

We're Hiring: Senior Software Applications Engineer – Cyber Security

Grand Rapids, MI R5008248 **$142,100 – $189,500**

Do you build high-assurance, embedded software that protects systems against real-world cyber threats?

Join an Emerging Technologies team in Aerospace – Defense & Systems and help invent the future of flight. We're looking for a senior-level engineer to work on custom hardware projects involving networking, sensing, signal processing, and stores management.

U.S. Citizenship & Active Security Clearance required

Relocation assistance to Grand Rapids, MI provided

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be designing and developing embedded software that keeps aerospace systems secure—from concept through simulation, integration, and flight test. You’ll collaborate with elite engineers and have the opportunity to shape how we protect some of the most advanced defense systems in the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and implement secure embedded software applications

Perform vulnerability analysis, threat assessments & protocol design

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, systems & hardware

Lead security integration for flight-critical and mission-critical systems

Mentor junior engineers in secure software development practices

Validate your work in real-time system integration & flight test environments

Your Toolkit

Bachelor’s in CS, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field

8+ years embedded software experience, 3+ in cybersecurity

Strong in C/C++, embedded OS, and secure protocols

Experience with RTOS (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, etc.), device drivers, and real hardware testing tools

Clearance: DoD Secret required

Nice to have:

Python, Ada, Git/Perforce, scripting tools, FPGA interface design, model-based engineering with Cameo

Why Join Us?

Leader in cutting-edge aerospace & defense innovation

Competitive salary + 401K with matching

Tuition reimbursement + career growth opportunities

️ Flexible work arrangements & generous time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Let’s connect.