Cybersecurity Engineer, Sr.

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who we are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight entertainment and communication products such as movies, games, live TV, WiFi and Internet services. We're also expanding our award-winning GEO connectivity network into the LEO space.

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

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Responsibilities

The position:

We are seeking a Product Security - Cybersecurity Engineer, Sr. to join our Product Security team, who will be responsible for integrating cybersecurity requirements across the full product development lifecycle of IFEC (In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity) products and services. This role involves hands-on security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and OEM-mandated evaluations, as well as analyzing findings and collaborating with engineering teams to implement secure, cost-effective remediation strategies.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will develop and maintain OEM-required security documentation, internal governance materials, and processes, translating regulatory and industry-standard security requirements into actionable engineering tasks. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, compliance, and operational security, this role ensures consistent security integration, monitors evolving cybersecurity standards, and drives continuous improvement of product security operations.

The position also supports internal and external security reviews, risk assessments, audits, and certification activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into the full product development lifecycle, ensuring secure design, implementation, and verification of IFEC products and services.

• Perform hands-on security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and OEM-mandated evaluations, across aircraft hardware, software, and networked systems.

• Analyze vulnerability and penetration-testing reports, validate findings, and work with engineering teams to recommend secure, cost-effective remediation strategies.

• Develop, maintain, and update OEM-required product security documentation (Airbus, Boeing, etc.) and support recurring submissions and audits.

• Create and maintain internal Product Security governance materials such as policies, procedures, processes, and security management frameworks.

• Translate OEM, regulatory, and industry-standard security requirements into actionable engineering tasks and collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure implementation.

• Coordinate cross-functional security initiatives with product management, engineering, compliance, and operational security teams to ensure consistent security integration.

• Monitor evolving cybersecurity, OEM, and industry standards; assess their impact on IFEC products; and drive requirement changes or mitigation strategies.

• Support and participate in internal and external product security reviews, risk assessments, OEM audits, and certification activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of product security operations, including logging, anomaly detection, cryptographic controls, and secure development best practices.

• Serve as the primary liaison with OEM security representatives, managing documentation reviews, audits, and technical discussions.

• Monitor changes in OEM cybersecurity requirements, assess impact, and drive implementation strategies to maintain ongoing compliance.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline compliance management and product security governance practices.

• Support product security reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory audits as needed. \

Knowledge / Skill Requirements:

• Strong understanding of product security principles (threat modeling, risk management, secure development lifecycle).

• Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment and governance methodologies, including EBIOS, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, NIST CSF, and STRIDE.

• Familiarity with OEM cybersecurity requirements (e.g., Airbus, Boeing) in the context of IFEC products and services.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional compliance projects, driving requirements from interpretation through to technical implementation.

• Strong technical writing and governance documentation skills, with ability to develop structured, auditable, and repeatable frameworks.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing recurring documentation cycles and governance processes.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and with external stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze and interpret OEM requirements and integrate them into both product compliance and internal governance frameworks.

The salary range of $138,000 - $231,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, product security, or compliance-related roles (aviation or regulated industries preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, threat modeling, and governance documentation.

• Experience working with compliance frameworks and technical security documentation.

• Prior exposure to OEM cybersecurity requirements (Airbus, Boeing) is highly desirable.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, GIAC GSEC, or equivalent) are a plus.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.

• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.

• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.

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