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Beacon AI
San Carlos, California, United States
Source: Beacon AI careers · View original posting
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We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of Beacon AI’s systems and data across commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) environments. This is a hands-on security engineering role focused on designing and operating secure systems, partnering closely with software teams, and protecting mission-critical flight safety technology while meeting applicable security and compliance standards, including FedRAMP and DoD Impact Level (IL) requirements.
5+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles securing complex systems and data, including production cloud environments (AWS or AWS GovCloud strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of security principles, threat modeling, and defensive security practices.
Experience with common security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, encryption).
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53/800-171, ISO 27001, and CMMC.
Direct experience with FedRAMP authorization processes (ATO, SSP, POA&M) and/or DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5) environments.
Comfort being an early security owner: setting priorities, building from scratch, and balancing risk against a fast-moving product roadmap.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers on secure system design.
Hands-on mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bonus Points
Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
Experience working with aviation, aerospace, or DoD customers, particularly in ITAR-controlled environments.
Familiarity with zero trust architectures or advanced security approaches.
Experience with StateRAMP, IL5/IL6 systems, or classified/controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling.
Experience securing mobile (iOS), embedded, or edge devices operating in disconnected or constrained environments.
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
Work Location
This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.
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