Cyber Security Engineer Job at Nickerson Talent Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Nickerson Talent Solutions
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

We're Hiring: Senior Software Applications Engineer – Cyber Security

📍 Grand Rapids, MI | 💼 R5008248 | 💲**$142,100 – $189,500**

🔐 Do you build high-assurance, embedded software that protects systems against real-world cyber threats?

Join an Emerging Technologies team in Aerospace – Defense & Systems and help invent the future of flight. We're looking for a senior-level engineer to work on custom hardware projects involving networking, sensing, signal processing, and stores management .

U.S. Citizenship & Active Security Clearance required

🏡 Relocation assistance to Grand Rapids, MI provided

🚀 Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be designing and developing embedded software that keeps aerospace systems secure —from concept through simulation, integration, and flight test. You’ll collaborate with elite engineers and have the opportunity to shape how we protect some of the most advanced defense systems in the world.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and implement secure embedded software applications
  • Perform vulnerability analysis , threat assessments & protocol design
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, systems & hardware
  • Lead security integration for flight-critical and mission-critical systems
  • Mentor junior engineers in secure software development practices
  • Validate your work in real-time system integration & flight test environments

Your Toolkit

  • Bachelor’s in CS, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years embedded software experience , 3+ in cybersecurity
  • Strong in C/C++ , embedded OS, and secure protocols
  • Experience with RTOS (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, etc.), device drivers, and real hardware testing tools
  • Clearance: DoD Secret required

Nice to have:

Python, Ada, Git/Perforce, scripting tools, FPGA interface design, model-based engineering with Cameo

🌟 Why Join Us?

  • 🛫 Leader in cutting-edge aerospace & defense innovation
  • 💼 Competitive salary + 401K with matching
  • 🧠 Tuition reimbursement + career growth opportunities
  • 🧘‍♀️ Flexible work arrangements & generous time off
  • 🏥 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

📩 Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Let’s connect.

Apply now or refer a teammate who thrives in embedded systems and cyber-secure development .

Job Tags

Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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