Aircraft Cybersecurity Engineer

Greater Montreal, QC | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Full-time Permanent position

Job Summary

Aircraft are more connected than ever, and every connection needs protecting. In this role, you help keep them secure.

You'll define security requirements, challenge system architectures, support penetration testing on aircraft and system rigs, and lead incident investigations. You'll also help shape the roadmap for an evolving aviation cybersecurity function and represent the organization at industry events.

If you want to work where cybersecurity meets aviation and help shape how it's done, this is your role.

What you'll do

Define aircraft and system-level cybersecurity requirements

Review supplier architectures and challenge their security protections

Assess the aircraft's security architecture, find vulnerabilities and evaluate risk

Support penetration testing on aircraft and system rigs, and lead investigations into findings

Lead cybersecurity incident investigations and drive fixes with suppliers and internal teams

Prepare and review compliance reports in support of certification

Bring a security lens to preliminary and critical design reviews

Keep cybersecurity processes in step with regulations and industry best practice

Represent the organization at industry conferences and committees





Mentor and grow junior engineers

What you bring

Degree in software, IT, computer science, electronics or aerospace engineering, or equivalent

6+ years in technical engineering, including at least 2 in network and systems cybersecurity and 2 in aerospace

General knowledge of network architecture, electronics, operating systems and software with a familiarity with aircraft system integration and civil certification

Knowledge of information security management principles

Working knowledge of airworthiness security standards is highly desired

Self-driven, organized and able to influence across teams

Strong English communication skills; functional French is an asset

Why you'll love it!

Work where aviation and cybersecurity meet

Help shape the roadmap of an evolving cybersecurity function

Hands-on testing on real aircraft and system rigs

Industry visibility through conferences and committees

Permanent role with a hybrid schedule and comprehensive advantages

Relocation support to the Montreal region may be available for the right candidate

Work permit sponsorship for candidates currently in Canada on a Study Permit or PGWP

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📌 Aircraft Cybersecurity Engineer (Montreal)
🏢 Alessi Search Group
📍 Montreal