Sr. Manager, Embedded Cybersecurity Engineering

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Manager, Embedded Cybersecurity Engineering is an experienced cybersecurity professional with extensive knowledge in embedded systems security, product cybersecurity, and team leadership within the Autonomous Systems (AxS) segment. As a member of the Engineering leadership team, this role participates in executing the overall cybersecurity and technology roadmap that drives business growth in a competitive defense market. Responsible for building and leading a functional cybersecurity organization with the capabilities and capacity to secure products throughout the entire development lifecycle while ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and contract requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages a team of cybersecurity engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation, and career development
• Plans workload and allocates resources to meet project demands and cybersecurity objectives
• Mentors cybersecurity engineers and promotes professional development across the team
• Provides weekly status updates on cybersecurity program progress and risk mitigation efforts
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction with both internal and external stakeholders
• Leads the implementation of embedded system security practices across multiple projects
• Guides product R&D teams to implement security controls for product/system-wide security needs
• Coordinates with Electrical, Systems, and Software engineering teams to ensure security requirements are addressed throughout the design and development lifecycle
• Oversees the development of tools, processes, and policies to prevent, detect, and resolve security issues across the entire development lifecycle, including supply chain and manufacturing
• Develops and implements cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Oversees vulnerability assessments, incident response, and mitigation implementation across embedded products
• Ensures products comply with relevant security standards (NIST, ISO 27001, NISPOM) and contract requirements
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity controls and implements countermeasures for emerging threats
• Provides security-related deliverables for regulatory bodies and customer contracts
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree is required Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced degree, MBA or MS is highly preferred.
• CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or equivalent verifiable credentialed certification
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing cybersecurity requirements from concept through production.
• Experience achieving compliance with cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NIST frameworks, NISPOM).
• Experience with hardware security, cryptographic implementations, and secure embedded system design

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• CISSP, CISM, CompTIA CASP, CEH, or OSCP
• Deep knowledge of embedded hardware, firmware, and software security
• Experience with wireless and network communications security
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and implementation attacks (side-channel, fault injection)
• Experience with cybersecurity testing and validation tools (ACAS, Tenable.sc, Nessus, Nexpose)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 25 lbs.), bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
• May require travel to sites/program and special functions.
• Ability to work in office and production environments

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:
$141,000 - $200,025

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.