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Date Posted:

2025-10-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Security Clearance:

None/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.

You'll partner closely with product development teams, embedding security throughout the entire product lifecycle, and helping shape a strong product security culture through training and mentorship.

What You Will Do

+ Participate in the Power & Controls Product Security Board

+ Drive development and implementation of Product Cybersecurity Risk Management for EPS programs

+ Build and develop Product Security expertise across the organization

+ Create and refine processes to meet internal and industry cybersecurity requirements

+ Lead and support security risk assessments

+ Oversee key technologies and standard security functionality development

+ Define and apply security testing and analysis tools/methods

+ Collaborate on lab, operations, and repair site security requirements

+ Ensure compliance with industry standards and certification requirements

+ Manage and interpret customer and certification cybersecurity requirements

+ Lead incident response and resolution for EPS cybersecurity events

+ Support development and integration of Collins-developed security technologies

+ Evaluate and contribute to technical proposals

+ Guide adherence to DO-326A/DO-356A Airworthiness Security processes

+ Champion adoption of the Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Qualifications 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 (preferred)

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

**Hybrid:** Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_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 provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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