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Cybersecurity Specialist-Aerospace

PA · On-site

$113K - $175K/yr

The Cybersecurity Specialist (Aerospace) will be part of a global team of security experts driving ... Federal Government contract requirements. - Eaton will not consider applicants for employment ...

Aerospace Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$195K - $250K/yr

... Up to 25% Security Clearance Required TS/SCI POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND ... If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers ...

Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

Windsor Locks, CT · Hybrid

$86K - $115K/yr

... contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Contracts Manager (Hybrid) At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds ...

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How much do contract aerospace security jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract aerospace security in the United States is $90,459.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Aerospace Security vs Contract Airport Security?

AspectContract Aerospace SecurityContract Airport Security
CertificationsSecurity clearance, TSA certifications, specialized aerospace security trainingSecurity clearance, TSA certifications, general airport security training
Work EnvironmentAircraft, aerospace facilities, hangarsTerminals, check-in areas, baggage claim
Employer & IndustryAerospace companies, defense contractorsAirports, transportation authorities

Contract Aerospace Security focuses on protecting aircraft and aerospace facilities, requiring specialized certifications and working in aircraft-related environments. In contrast, Contract Airport Security primarily involves screening passengers and securing airport terminals. Both roles require TSA certifications but differ in work settings and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Contract Aerospace Security job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,459 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
Cybersecurity Specialist-Aerospace

Cybersecurity Specialist-Aerospace

Eaton

PA • On-site

$113K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 215 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

224th of 527 rated manufacturers


Job description

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist-Aerospace.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $175,000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Cybersecurity Specialist (Aerospace) will be part of a global team of security experts driving 'Security by Design' philosophy in Eaton product and solutions. This position will coordinate, advocate, and lead the cybersecurity activities across various product groups within the Aerospace Division. This is a hybrid work schedule that will be based out of our Moon Township, PA location with up to 10% travel. Relocation assistance offered.
Essential Functions:
• Lead Engineer will be the Cybersecurity technical leader for driving Secure Product Development processes across various Aerospace division product portfolio.
• Works directly with Eaton Product Cybersecurity CoE to help define hardware/software cybersecurity requirements for Products in Aerospace division.
• Works directly with the Product Cybersecurity COE in coordinating /planning the Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing of the existing and upcoming Eaton Cyber Physical products and solutions spanning a wide range of technologies including Aero-grade Microprocessors / Silicon components, FPGAs, Avionics, IoT devices, systems & solutions, Cloud Infrastructure Web applications, mobile applications, thick clients, wireless devices, embedded systems deployed within Aviation product context.
• Drives Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment exercise with product teams early in the design and throughout the entirety of the development lifecycle to identify applicable cybersecurity requirements, in consultation with the experts within the Product Cybersecurity COE.
• Providing hands-on guidance to the product teams as they implement complex cybersecurity features and requirements in their products by creating the Cybersecurity concepts.
• Works closely with the Product Cybersecurity COE to build / deploy & maintain security tools and security automation frameworks to drive efficiency & effectiveness of the Cybersecurity work package delivery across various projects for the Aerospace group.
• Supports the DevSecOps teams with automation of cybersecurity best practices.
• Evangelizing and providing technical security trainings to the Technical Leaders, Cybersecurity Engineers, software developers and test engineers across the organization and evangelizing the importance of cybersecurity in other functions like product / project management & sales /services.
• Works with the marketing function at division / sector / corporate level to build marketing collateral to amplify and build competitive advantage for Eaton products around 'Secure-by-design' & Cybersecurity certification.
• Monitoring evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity technologies, standards, frameworks within Aerospace industry and drive continuous improvement in Eaton's cybersecurity requirements, frameworks and processes to comply / address / respond to the constantly evolving external landscape
• Participates & represents Eaton in the Cybersecurity standardization bodies and maintains a Professional qualifications and credentials as a thought leader in the area of Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics, or Computer Science.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Development that includes 3 years of experience in Product cybersecurity
- You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible and considered for this position pursuant to applicable U.S. Federal Government contract requirements.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more professional certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC, OSCP or CEH
- Demonstrate a functional knowledge of the various communications technologies used in Avionics, both within the Aircraft & the IT and the OT technologies used in Aviation Industry.
- Demonstrate a functional understanding of DO-326A, DO-356A standards and various Federal and Industry regulations emerging in the area of Aerospace security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Significant experience in Hardware, applications security, avionics security and systems security
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle experience
• Interest and experience in all aspects of computer and network security. From requirements gathering, designing, development, testing, user experience to operations.
• Experience designing security solutions for Aerospace.
• Understanding of security software solutions (IPS, Firewall, application firewalls, device security, encryption, etc.)
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