Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering

Key Opportunity Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Location: Greater Montreal, QC, Canada

• Work Model: Hybrid

• Benefits: Comprehensive Sun Life health insurance and Canadian corporate benefits package

• Work Permit Support: Sponsorship available for candidates currently in Canada on a Study Permit or PGWP (Open to PRs, Canadian Citizens, and Open Work Permits; mandatory background verification applies)

Role Overview & Key Contributions:

• Contribute to the definition of aircraft- and system-level cybersecurity requirements

• Review and assess suppliers' system architecture and cybersecurity protection measures

• Review aircraft cybersecurity architecture, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate associated risks

• Support cybersecurity penetration testing on aircraft and system rigs, and lead snag investigations

• Lead investigations of cybersecurity incidents and actively participate in resolving deficiencies with suppliers and stakeholders

• Prepare and review design compliance reports and assist Transport Canada Design Authority Delegates with finding compliance against applicable regulations

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments (Avionics, RMAS, Completions, AWOR, Customer Support)

• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews

• Update and maintain cybersecurity processes aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices

• Represent the organization in conferences and industry committees on cybersecurity

• Contribute to the evolution of the CYBR (Aircraft Cybersecurity) domain and its roadmap

• Mentor less experienced professionals

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

• University engineering degree in Software, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

• Minimum of 6 years of technical engineering experience, including:

- Minimum of 2 years in network and system cybersecurity

- Minimum of 2 years in aerospace engineering

• Working knowledge or strong familiarity with aviation cybersecurity standards and guidance:

- ED-201A / DO-391 (Aeronautical Information System Security Framework Guidance)

- ED-202B / DO-326B (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)

- ED-203A / DO-356A (Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations)

- ED-204A / DO-355A (Information Security Guidance for Continuing Airworthiness)

- ED-206 / DO-392 (Guidance on Information Security Event Management)

- CS 25.1319 (Equipment, systems and network information protection)

• Solid foundational knowledge of computer network architectures, operating systems, electronics, and software programming

• Familiarity with general aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification processes

• Knowledge of IT and/or Aviation Information Security Management System principles

• Strong written and oral English communication skills; functional French is a strong asset