Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Graduate Product Security Engineer to join their team in Bristol. The role involves supporting product security requirements, integrating security features into products, and contributing to security assessments to protect product integrity against evolving cyber threats.
Assists with the identification and support of product security requirements and architectures to meet certification and customer requirements
Participates in design and build activities to help integrate security features into products and services
Applies cybersecurity risk analysis techniques and supports threat assessments by collecting and documenting likelihood, impact, and mitigation information
Contributes to security assessments and audits to help identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations
Supports integration of security practices across the product lifecycle through collaboration with cross-functional teams
Communicates product security implications to internal stakeholders
Supports Senior PSEs in coordinating activities with governments, customers, suppliers, and industry to identify risks and help improve program and interfacing‑system security standards and requirements
Gathers and applies cyber threat intelligence findings to inform product security activities
Participates in research and development tasks aligned to PSE goals and objectives and assists with basic R&D activities
Performs assigned system analysis and trade studies to help define technical concepts and proposed security solutions
Helps develop and improve tools, processes, and efficiencies to increase team productivity
Participates in program boards and reviews: collects data, prepares briefings, documents action items, and facilitates cross-team collaboration
Monitors emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies and reports findings to the team to improve product security posture
Assists with ensuring security of equipment, tools, data, networks, and resources used for product design, development, build, test, storage, delivery, operations, and support
Responds to assigned security-related requests and documents outcomes for review by senior engineers
Supports advisement activities by assisting with preparation of materials that describe security and certification considerations for customers, including potential consequences of modifying products and services
Qualification
Required
The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity and security risk / threat assessment
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Security design and analysis
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Network security architecture
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Embedded systems security and cyber‑physical systems
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Systems hardening and security control implementation
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Cryptography and PKI
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Security testing and evaluation
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Trusted computing & anti‑tamper engineering
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft communications standards & protocols (ARINC 400, 600, 800 series etc.)
Hands‑on coursework, internships, or practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Education — Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology (includes Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Computer Science, Engineering Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
One or more early-career security certifications are desirable, including but not limited to: CompTIA Security+, (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity, entry-level Cisco certifications, or similar
Preferred
Understanding of Concept of Operations (ConOps), requirements development, and use‑case definition
Exposure to risk assessment and management, including threat modelling and vulnerability analysis for networked and embedded systems
Familiarity with cybersecurity audits & investigations and security incident response practices
Awareness of malware analysis, attack surface reduction, and security analysis techniques
Knowledge or interest in DevSecOps principles and practices
Familiarity with common networking and computing protocols and architectures (TCP/IP, OSI, UDP, serial/parallel communications, bus architectures)
Understanding of hardware and software integration processes and secure-by-design principles
Familiarity with relevant standards and frameworks, including: RTCA/EUROCAE: DO‑326B/ED‑202B, DO‑356A/ED‑203A, NIST: Risk Management Framework and SPs 800‑30, 800‑53, 800‑160, ISO/IEC: 27001/27002, 62443, DEFSTAN: 05‑138, 05‑139
Experience using or willingness to learn Model‑Based Engineering (MBE) tools and languages such as UML/SysML, 3DX, CATIA, Cameo, and MagicDraw
Participation in competitions, collaborative projects, or contributions to student/professional organizations focused on cybersecurity and systems engineering is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!
Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks!
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Parental leave options are available!
Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
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Founded in 1916
Arlington, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.boeing.com
Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
