Description

Date Posted: 2026-03-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls is looking for a Product Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard our advanced Electric Power Systems (EPS) for next-gen airborne control systems. In this role, you’ll lead security risk analysis, integrate cybersecurity functions, perform testing, and support compliance and certification efforts aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Power & Controls Product Security Board, influencing security strategy and direction.
• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Product Cybersecurity Risk Management for EPS programs at a program and organizational level.
• Build, mentor, and develop Product Security expertise across the organization.
• Define, refine, and enforce processes to meet internal, industry, and regulatory cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead and oversee security risk assessments and provide guidance to program teams.
• Direct the development of key technologies and standard security functionality, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Establish and apply advanced security testing and analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate across labs, operations, and repair sites to set organizational security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, certifications, and airworthiness security regulations.
• Interpret and guide responses to customer and certification cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead incident response and resolution for EPS cybersecurity events, shaping organizational practices.
• Support integration of Collins-developed security technologies across programs.
• Evaluate, guide, and contribute to technical proposals from a strategic and technical leadership perspective.
• Champion adherence to DO-326A/DO-356A Airworthiness Security processes and the Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Act as an organizational authority on cybersecurity, setting standards and mentoring teams to elevate enterprise-wide capabilities.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

We Prefer:

• Experience collaborating with system architects to incorporate new security technologies
• Ability to promote and guide architectural solutions following defense-in-depth principles
• Proficiency in analyzing system and application-level security architectures
• Experience reviewing system and application vulnerability assessments and defining mitigations
• Experience in preparing and reviewing project bids and pursuits
• Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for device certificate management
• Experience supporting the design and development of hardware and software Roots of Trust (RoT)
• Experience supporting the development of embedded cryptographic solutions and secure communication systems
• Working knowledge of RTCA DO-326A and DO-356A airworthiness security standards
• Breadth of understanding in systems and software engineering, especially for embedded control systems
• Industry-recognized security certifications such as Security+, OSCP, or CISSP (preferred)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

What We Offer

• 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!

About Us

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Learn More & Apply Now The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD. 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX Privacy Policy and Terms.