Software Engineer, Cybersecurity

About Us

Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact and while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

About the Job

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, experienced Cybersecurity Software Engineer to join our West Hartford, CT team. The product cybersecurity engineer will work closely with the product development team to support software and electronics program development and ensure that the system security satisfies customer requirements, including determining the required security tools needed to support the requirements. The engineer will be engaged in the full life-cycle development (plan, design, verify, certify) of embedded software for complex control systems certified to RTCA DO-178 (software level A to E). The candidate should be a self-starter that is diligent to details and works well in a multi-focused teaming environment.

Responsibilities

• Decompose customer security requirements into software cybersecurity requirements
• Architect software cybersecurity features into a real-time safety critical embedded control system
• Provide cybersecurity implementation guidance and oversight to the integrated product team members
• Implement cybersecurity features in software interfacing directly with hardware components and at an application level including protection of data at rest and in transit
• Participate in vulnerability and threat assessments, applying risk assessment guidelines to mitigate security risks
• Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing software in C
• Experience with implementing cybersecurity capabilities leveraging features/components including any of the following:
  • Secure boot (in real time systems)
  • Cryptographic accelerators for AES, RSA, or SHA
  • Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
  • Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)
  • Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
  • DTLS / TLS for various communication standards including Ethernet
  • Secure user authentication and privilege management in embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with DO-326 Airworthiness Security Process.
  • Programming and Data Loading in a Secure environment

ITAR and EAR Qualifications

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software to meet DO-178 or similar industry standards
• Knowledge of most aspects of the software life cycle process including planning, decomposition of system requirements to high level software requirements, low level requirements, architecture, code, verification, and certification
• IASAE level 2 certified
• Experience with software integration and testing
• Experience in agile-based software development methodologies
• Knowledge of software architectures and security architectures
• Experience in cybersecurity technology solution planning, engineering, and deployment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

TRIUMPH

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

Work Environment

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.