Summary
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A cybersecurity engineering position focused on developing security practices, applying them to complex aircraft systems, and supporting certification activities.
Highlights
Long-term aerospace cybersecurity role combining standards development, technical implementation, and research-oriented work.
Description
Aviation Cybersecurity Engineering Professional
Montreal, QC | Contract (24 to 36 months) | Hybrid, 2 to 3 days onsite | Starting October 2026
About the role
We're 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.
You'll be helping write the cybersecurity practices and processes the organization works to, and you'll be applying those practices directly on live projects across a range of business aircraft platforms.
There's 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.
What you'll be doing
Developing and documenting cybersecurity practices, processes and standards for aircraft systemsApplying those practices across platforms and on in-flight design changesSupporting aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification activities from a security standpointContributing to research and technology work that improves how the team approaches airworthiness securityWorking 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 equivalentA 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 aerospaceGeneral knowledge of computer network architectures, electronics, operating systems and software programmingFamiliarity with general aircraft system integration and civil aircraft certification (working knowledge is highly desired)Knowledge of IT and/or Aviation Information Security Management System principlesStrong 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 GuidanceED-202B / DO-326B, Airworthiness Security Process SpecificationED-203A / DO-356A, Airworthiness Security Methods and ConsiderationsED-204A / DO-355A, Information Security Guidance for Continuing AirworthinessED-206 / DO-392, Guidance on Information Security Event ManagementCS 25.1319, Equipment, systems and network information protection
Who does well here
You work autonomously and don't need much supervision to get moving.
You're organized, self-motivated and comfortable under pressure.
You take initiative, adapt when the work shifts, and you're able to influence people who don't 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 (contract to hire)Start: October 2026Travel: minimalContract-to-hire candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.