Senior Technical Leader – Systems Security Engineering

GE Aerospace

Actively hiring
Grand Rapids, US Posted 48 days ago $167,000$223,000 / year

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TL;DR

The ATO Emerging Technologies Team seeks a Technical Leader with senior-level expertise in systems security engineering and cybersecurity for edge devices and embedded platforms. This role involves collaborating closely with technical teams, business units, and product managers to develop a technology strategy that aligns with emerging market opportunities. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership on attack techniques, defensive mitigation strategies, electronic warfare, and risk management frameworks while supporting early-stage pursuit and customer engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and electronic attacks, along with proficiency in scripting languages like Python and modeling tools such as MATLAB. Knowledge of AI/ML advancements for cyber resiliency and familiarity with military standards and open architecture is highly desirable.

Skills

Python MATLAB C C++ AFSIM RF spectrum dominance Risk Management Framework Risk assessment CISSP Security+ Certified Ethical Hacker DSP sensor deployment data acquisition AI/ML electronic warfare embedded systems firmware real-time software hardware-software integration

What you'll do

  • Provide expertise in systems security engineering for edge devices and embedded platforms.
  • Develop defensive mitigation strategies against common and emerging cybersecurity threats.
  • Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for complex heterogeneous compute systems.
  • Conduct quantitative risk assessments to analyze vulnerabilities in cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, business units, and product managers on technology strategy.
  • Facilitate the transition of new technologies into Avionics product portfolios.
  • Maintain knowledge of evolving state-of-the-art technologies and security standards.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in systems security engineering and threat intelligence
  • Expertise in attack techniques, emerging threats, and defensive mitigation strategies
  • Knowledge of electronic warfare for RF spectrum dominance and GPS-denied environments
  • CISSP or equivalent DoD 8570 certification required
  • Ability to design and implement cybersecurity solutions for complex systems
  • Experience with industry standards like the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance preferred

Market check

Salary context

This $167,000–$223,000 range sits above 61% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$133,600$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,941$216,600

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines

GE Aerospace currently has 33 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$173,000 across 21 roles with salary data.

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