**Job Description Summary**
As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Embedded Systems, you will have the opportunity to architect, implement, test, and develop OT cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GEs businesses such as Aviation, Power, Renewables, and Healthcare as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products. Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to help make GEs industrial assets safer and more secure to protect the worlds most critical infrastructure?
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Drive technology roadmaps with GE businesses and lead development of cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
+ Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT cybersecurity for embedded systems.
+ Lead medium to large-sized multi-million-dollar R&D projects.
+ Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.
+ Shape the future of embedded security for GEs product lines by staying current with latest industry trends, participating in standards, and by staying connected with the scientific community.
+ Lead development of new business opportunities by shaping with the U.S. government and by leading external proposals as principal investigator
**Required Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 13 years of industry experience OR Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience.
+ Experience with writing winning proposals in response to U.S. government solicitations.
+ Background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols.
+ Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development.
+ Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509).
+ Experience with incorporating hardware-based security techniques (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.).
+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY or Washington, D.C.
+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
+ Must be 18 years or older.
+ You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com (https://wd5.myworkday.com/ge/d/inst/15$165509/www.gecareers.com) to be considered.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Staying current with embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python, Bash/Shell.
+ Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, Green Hills, etc.).
+ Experience with development of real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.
+ Experience in mentoring and growing cybersecurity engineering talent.
_This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment._
**Additional Information**
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en\_global/desktop/assets/images/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized\_w\_supplement.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
