Product Cyber Security Engineer | Product Cyber Security Engineer (m/w/d) Ref.Nr.: 2026-0121

Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 31, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Product Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in securing future products across various sectors, including civil aviation. Your daily responsibilities will involve requirement engineering to define security standards, conducting vulnerability analyses (TARA) during the design phase, and implementing robust protection measures such as encryption, SecureBoot, and secure authentication. You will actively shape the product development process to ensure compliance with international security standards and regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Furthermore, you will define and implement DevSecOps concepts within product-specific software development cycles. This position is ideal for analytical professionals who thrive in agile environments and want to integrate security deeply into the engineering lifecycle. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes projects where safety and security are paramount, ensuring products are resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or a comparable field of study. Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly preferred.

Experience

  • Professional experience in agile software development and DevSecOps concepts
  • Practical experience in conducting security analyses such as TARA
  • Familiarity with international security standards including ISO 27001 and IEC 62443
  • Experience in defining security requirements for product design and development
  • Professional background in implementing encryption and secure boot protocols

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Minimum C1 level proficiency required for both German and English. Knowledge of civil aviation security requirements and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is expected.