Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional

Job summary

Develop and document cybersecurity practices, processes, and standards for aircraft systems, then apply them across aircraft platforms and in-flight design changes. Support system integration and civil aircraft certification from a security perspective, contribute to airworthiness security research, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into system design.

Job details

Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional Montreal, QC | Contract (24 to 36 months) | Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite | Starting October 2026 About the role We're looking for an Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional to join a Montreal-based aerospace team on a long-term contract. This is a role with two sides to it. You'll be helping write the cybersecurity practices and processes the organization works to, and you'll be applying those practices directly on live projects across a range of business aircraft platforms. There's a research and technology element as well, so you get to shape how the work is done rather than just follow a process someone else wrote. What you'll be doing Developing and documenting cybersecurity practices, processes and standards for aircraft systems Applying those practices across platforms and on in-flight design changes Supporting aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification activities from a security standpoint Contributing to research and technology work that improves how the team approaches airworthiness security Working with engineering teams across disciplines to embed security into system design What you bring A university engineering degree in Software, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent A minimum of 6 years in a technical engineering field, including at least 2 years in cybersecurity of networks and systems and at least 2 years in aerospace General knowledge of computer network architectures, electronics, operating systems and software programming Familiarity with general aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification (working knowledge is highly desired) Knowledge of IT and/or Aviation Information Security Management System principles Strong written and spoken English. Functional French is an asset Highly desired Working knowledge of 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 Who does well here You work autonomously and don't need much supervision to get moving. You're organized, self-motivated and comfortable under pressure. You take initiative, adapt when the work shifts, and you're able to influence people who don't report to you. You care about doing it properly. The details Location: Montreal, hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week onsite (subject to change) Duration: 24 to 36 months (contract to hire) Start: October 2026 Travel: minimal Contract-to-hire candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

Develop and document cybersecurity practices, processes, and standards for aircraft systems, then apply them across aircraft platforms and in-flight design changes. Support system integration and civil aircraft certification from a security perspective, contribute to airworthiness security research, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into system design.

Requirements

Requires a university engineering degree in software, information technology, computer science, electronics, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field, plus at least 6 years of technical engineering experience. Candidates must have at least 2 years of cybersecurity experience and 2 years in aerospace, with knowledge of networks, electronics, operating systems, programming, and information security principles; aviation cybersecurity standards and aircraft certification experience are highly desired.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aviation Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Practices And Standards
• Aircraft Systems
• Network Security
• System Integration
• Civil Aircraft Certification
• Airworthiness Security
• Information Security Management
• Computer Network Architectures
• Electronics
• Operating Systems
• Software Programming
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Research And Technology

Job areas

• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Technology
• Transportation
• Science & Research

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