Platform Cybersecurity Engineer

The function of this position is to support the Cyber and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) section with responsibility for Cyber architecture, technology, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market and support the delivery of products and services to Ground Combat Platforms. This is an engineering management position to broadly execute guidance from platform Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering Manager, and functional management.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Exercise authority and responsibility for Cyber and tasks to help integrate cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints. Help project team to ensure a balanced, integrated, and compliant Cyber design across the vehicle system.
• Manage/support the identification, development and implementation of platform cyber-physical design best practices, tools and education across the entire engineering enterprise. This will be done with a cross functional team of engineering and program disciplines and form the basis for developing a cyber security culture within the engineering organization.
• Develop and manage System requirements and interface allocations including Performance and Space, weight and Power-Cooling, Reliability and Maintenance SWaP-CRaM), and enforce across the design team; develop system specification requirements compliance documentation
• Manage and coordinate requirements, architectures and system designs and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Manage, develop, support and conduct trade studies/structured decisions for system and subsystem design including system-level impacts to include balance of space, weight, power, cost, reliability, and performance across a Cyber vehicle suite
• Oversee/support development of verification plans and manage their execution including test and production and field site shakedown and verification
• Participate in and lead design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Develop and evaluate checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements
• Coordinate with platform Design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) where interface is required, such as in threat analysis, interface development and requirements decomposition and compliance
• Evaluate new Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential use on GDLS products
• Manage and participate in peer reviews

Position Requirements:

(Candidates will be considered on the aggregate of the position requirements, it is not required that candidates possess experience in all categories):

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related science or equivalent (Relevant cyber technical certificates and management credentials will be considered)
• Minimum of 10+ years experience
• Experience with engineering and/or military projects
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and modeling languages such as SysM
• Experience with embedded system engineering Cyber space.
• Experience with Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Experience with Cyber Tabletop Exercise (CTTX) drills
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards, including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other required documentation.
• Experience leading teams in technical development projects
• Experience in military vehicle development and integration
• Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
• Experience in developing and managing system level cyber requirements
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting of electronic hardware
• Experience with cyber warfare, offensive and/or defensive
• Experience with embedded systems, automotive and military related
• Experience with software and computer science principles
• Familiarity with cyber physical system security requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
• This position will require a US security clearance.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

Thats why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.