Avionics tester job description
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Example avionics tester requirements on a job description
Avionics tester requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in avionics tester job postings.
Sample avionics tester requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in avionics testing in aviation
- Familiarity with avionics engineering principles
- Proficient with avionics testing tools
- Knowledge of FAA guidelines and regulations
Sample required avionics tester soft skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Avionics tester job description example 1
Oasis Systems avionics tester job description
Oasis Systems has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4Avionics Penetration Tester located at the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron Detachment 1 at Edwards AFB, CA. Do you thrive on completing objectives that others consider too complex? Do you enjoy solving problems that seem unsolvable? How would you feel about identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities of aircraft and weapon systems? Our team is responsible for testing the cutting-edge systems that keep America safe. If you are searching for a position where success is determined by your ability to think outside-the-box, and where unique challenges are not the exception but the norm, then keep reading.
The experience set we are searching for is pretty broad, but generally fits into 3 areas; IT system penetration testers, hardware/software reverse engineers, and embedded systems engineers. We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others.
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: Yes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS(Education, Certifications, Experience, Skills)
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in either an Engineering or Cybersecurity related Discipline and more than 10 years of relevant experience
CERTIFICATIONS: IAT Level 3 Required
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: SE-4
Required Experience:
+ U.S. Citizenship is required.
+ Active Secret clearance is required.
+ Completed or working towards an OSCP certification and demonstrate the ability to conduct an IP based test by providing demonstration of (any) home lab, HTB, THM, various CTF's, and have the ability to provide a test report debrief highlighting your methodology.
+ Military aircraft operations, maintenance, test or acquisition experience is desired
+ Exceptional Written and Verbal communication skills.
+ An ability to convey technical ideas and cybersecurity concepts in a clear, logical fashion.
+ Prior understanding of aircraft avionics navigation, communication, and datalinks is desired.
+ Understanding of the penetration testing process.
+ Prior experience with the use of enterprise penetration test tools. (nmap, Nessus, BurpSuite, Hydra, Metasploit, etc.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
+ Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is desired
+ Experience with the DoD test and evaluation process is desired
+ Knowledge of Python is desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Lead junior penetration testers on test events and provide mentorship/training to junior testers
+ Execute test projects and program objectives with various DoD and federal agency customers
+ Review technical documentation related to Avionics Embedded Systems and RF datalinks and identify potential design shortfalls that might result in a cybersecurity weakness
+ Develop test corpus and test plans to validate the presence of these weaknesses
+ Analysis data from test events and present this data in a coherent and accurate manner for the customer
+ Work with operational testers and pilots to identify vulnerabilities which might affect the cyber resiliency of the platform for a given mission
+ Develop cyber contested environments to demonstrate the resiliency of the platform under test
Who We Are
Oasis Systems is a premier provider of customer-driven, cost-effective and quality Engineering Services; Enterprise Systems and Applications; Human Factors Engineering; Information Technology and Cyber Security; Professional Services; and Specialized Engineering Solutions to the Department of Defense, FAA, NRC and other federal agencies.
We strive to be an exciting and welcoming company that attracts, develops, motivates and retains the most talented, skilled and dedicated people in the industry; where they are encouraged to achieve personal excellence, purpose, and their full potential and career aspirations; while supporting mission-critical national security technologies and programs.
Oasis Systems is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available #mon
Job LocationsUS-CA-Edwards AFB
Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/29/2022 7:43 AM)
Category Information Technology
The experience set we are searching for is pretty broad, but generally fits into 3 areas; IT system penetration testers, hardware/software reverse engineers, and embedded systems engineers. We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others.
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: Yes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS(Education, Certifications, Experience, Skills)
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in either an Engineering or Cybersecurity related Discipline and more than 10 years of relevant experience
CERTIFICATIONS: IAT Level 3 Required
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: SE-4
Required Experience:
+ U.S. Citizenship is required.
+ Active Secret clearance is required.
+ Completed or working towards an OSCP certification and demonstrate the ability to conduct an IP based test by providing demonstration of (any) home lab, HTB, THM, various CTF's, and have the ability to provide a test report debrief highlighting your methodology.
+ Military aircraft operations, maintenance, test or acquisition experience is desired
+ Exceptional Written and Verbal communication skills.
+ An ability to convey technical ideas and cybersecurity concepts in a clear, logical fashion.
+ Prior understanding of aircraft avionics navigation, communication, and datalinks is desired.
+ Understanding of the penetration testing process.
+ Prior experience with the use of enterprise penetration test tools. (nmap, Nessus, BurpSuite, Hydra, Metasploit, etc.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
+ Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is desired
+ Experience with the DoD test and evaluation process is desired
+ Knowledge of Python is desired
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Lead junior penetration testers on test events and provide mentorship/training to junior testers
+ Execute test projects and program objectives with various DoD and federal agency customers
+ Review technical documentation related to Avionics Embedded Systems and RF datalinks and identify potential design shortfalls that might result in a cybersecurity weakness
+ Develop test corpus and test plans to validate the presence of these weaknesses
+ Analysis data from test events and present this data in a coherent and accurate manner for the customer
+ Work with operational testers and pilots to identify vulnerabilities which might affect the cyber resiliency of the platform for a given mission
+ Develop cyber contested environments to demonstrate the resiliency of the platform under test
Who We Are
Oasis Systems is a premier provider of customer-driven, cost-effective and quality Engineering Services; Enterprise Systems and Applications; Human Factors Engineering; Information Technology and Cyber Security; Professional Services; and Specialized Engineering Solutions to the Department of Defense, FAA, NRC and other federal agencies.
We strive to be an exciting and welcoming company that attracts, develops, motivates and retains the most talented, skilled and dedicated people in the industry; where they are encouraged to achieve personal excellence, purpose, and their full potential and career aspirations; while supporting mission-critical national security technologies and programs.
Oasis Systems is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, medical condition, military veteran status or on the basis of physical handicap which, with reasonable accommodation, render the application to satisfactorily perform the job available #mon
Job LocationsUS-CA-Edwards AFB
Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/29/2022 7:43 AM)
Category Information Technology
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024