Cybersecurity Engineer

This Cybersecurity Engineer role at Grid.aero focuses on securing autonomous aircraft and the supporting systems behind them. The position supports the organization’s path to authority to operate (ATO), strengthens the development environment, and integrates security requirements into engineering design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process through the authority to operate (ATO)
• Create and maintain security documentation, including system security plans and control assessments
• Define security requirements for the aircraft, ground systems, and data links
• Protect controlled unclassified information across the company
• Partner with the software team to build and run a secure DevSecOps pipeline
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and drive remediation into the design

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, preferably on DoD systems
• Experience with RMF and ATO packages
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
• Security+ or CISSP, or an equivalent certification preferred
• Legal Requirement: Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)

Security Standards and Technologies

• NIST SP 800-53
• NIST SP 800-171

Location and Employment Details

• Location: San Leandro, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 150,000 - 200,000 per year
• Minimum Experience: 4 years

U.S. Export Control Notice

Grid.aero is committed to complying with U.S. export control laws. Due to the nature of its work, candidates must be U.S. persons as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), including U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.