CONTRACT Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional BA NUMBER 14957

Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional
Montreal QC Contract (24 to 36 months) Hybrid 2 to 3 days onsite Starting October 2026

About the role

Were looking for an Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional to join a Montreal-based aerospace team on a long-term contract. This is a role with two sides to it. Youll be helping write the cybersecurity practices and processes the organization works to and youll be applying those practices directly on live projects across a range of business aircraft platforms. Theres a research and technology element as well so you get to shape how the work is done rather than just follow a process someone else wrote.

Contract-to-hire candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

What youll be doing

• Developing and documenting cybersecurity practices processes and standards for aircraft systems
• Applying those practices across platforms and on in-flight design changes
• Supporting aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification activities from a security standpoint
• Contributing to research and technology work that improves how the team approaches airworthiness security
• Working with engineering teams across disciplines to embed security into system design

What you bring

• A university engineering degree in Software Information Technology Computer Science Electronics Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 years in a technical engineering field including at least 2 years in cybersecurity of networks and systems and at least 2 years in aerospace
• General knowledge of computer network architectures electronics operating systems and software programming
• Familiarity with general aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification (working knowledge is highly desired)
• Knowledge of IT and/or Aviation Information Security Management System principles
• Strong written and spoken English. Functional French is an asset

Highly desired

Working knowledge of aviation cybersecurity standards and guidance:

• ED-201A / DO-391 Aeronautical Information System Security Framework Guidance
• ED-202B / DO-326B Airworthiness Security Process Specification
• ED-203A / DO-356A Airworthiness Security Methods and Considerations
• ED-204A / DO-355A Information Security Guidance for Continuing Airworthiness
• ED-206 / DO-392 Guidance on Information Security Event Management
• CS 25.1319 Equipment systems and network information protection

Who does well here

You work autonomously and dont need much supervision to get moving. Youre organized self-motivated and comfortable under pressure. You take initiative adapt when the work shifts and youre able to influence people who dont report to you. You care about doing it properly.

The details

• Location: Montreal hybrid 2 to 3 days per week onsite (subject to change)
• Duration: 24 to 36 months with contract-to-hire potential
• Start: October 2026
• Travel: minimal