Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Company: Grid.aero
Location: Onsite 4 days/week [San Leandro, CA]
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to own cybersecurity for our autonomous aircraft and the systems that support it. You will lead the path to authority to operate, secure our development environment, and build security into the design from the start. You will pick the simplest controls that do the job.
What You'll Do- Lead the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process through authority to operate (ATO)
- Build and maintain security documentation such as system security plans and control assessments
- Define security requirements for the aircraft, ground systems, and data links
- Protect controlled unclassified information across the company
- Work with the software team to build and run a secure DevSecOps pipeline
- Assess threats and vulnerabilities and drive fixes into the design
Key Qualifications- First-principles thinker who finds the simplest path to the goal and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- 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
- Experience with embedded, avionics, or weapon system cybersecurity preferred
- Security+, CISSP, or similar certification preferred
- Nice to have: experience with CMMC assessment and compliance
- Legal Requirement: Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents).
Compensation $150-$200k | .1-. 5% Equity
