Aerospace Cybersecurity Application Engineer

Aerospace Cybersecurity Application Engineer

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Position Introduction / Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an Aerospace Cybersecurity Application Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity applications to design, develop, implement, and maintain secure software systems within our aerospace applications for the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit program in Houston, TX. The selected candidate will ensure proper cybersecurity is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle and aligned with aerospace regulations and security frameworks. You will work closely with software engineers, system architects, and cybersecurity teams to ensure mission-critical applications meet the highest security standards. Candidates with a solid programming foundation who can quickly adapt to new languages and security frameworks are encouraged to apply.

• Design and integrate secure communications into software application development.
• Implement application-level security controls such as authentication, authorization, input validation, and encryption.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis for software systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security automation tools in CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct code reviews, static/dynamic analysis, and penetration testing of aerospace applications.
• Contribute to incident response and forensic investigations related to application-level attacks.
• Keep up with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends in cybersecurity and aerospace.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• 5 or more years of applicable experience related to this job description.
• Familiarity with FISMA, CMMC, NIST, AES, and FIPS 140-2/3.
• Understanding of hardware security modules and cryptographic key management.
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or another related technical discipline.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

• Knowledge of zero-trust architectures, secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GWEB, OSCP, or CSSLP.
• Familiarity with the SPARTA framework.
• Familiarity with DO-178C.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP.
• Exposure to software development in Linux environments.
• Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Houston, TX $140,000 - $175,000

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