Principal Systems Security Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-08-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Do you want to secure our nation’s weapons systems against threats?

Would you consider yourself a “non-standard thinker” fascinated by systems and security?

Do you like to dissect systems and understand how they work and go together?

If you answered yes to the above, with the ability to understand and communicate with other engineering disciplines, then Raytheon may have an excellent career opportunity for you at our Tucson, AZ facility.  We have competitive benefits and relocation packages.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary:

We want you to fulfill a systems engineer role developing Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions to secure the US war fighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Anti-Tamper (AT), Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems.

The Principal Systems Security Engineer - Anti-Tamper / Cyber Security role requires systems engineering skills that will be used to develop innovative products and solutions to complex systems, including top level requirements development, requirements analysis and allocation, design, verification, integration, and production/field support.

The successful candidate will have a security conscious approach to take into consideration the systems level effect to resolving complex programs and the ability to convince leadership that the proposed solution is best for the mission (including program cost, schedule, and technical).  The individual will work with the program and customer in the development of the system, providing strategic input and planning for the system, applications, architecture, and design in a dynamic, agile development environment. 

What You Will Do

• Implement SSE AT and Cyber Security solutions into RTX products

• Interact with customer to define SSE AT requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness

• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans

• Plan and guide SSE AT implementations in customer systems

• Consult and assist program line management with SSE AT architectures and issues

• Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

• Developing top-level system requirements, and flowing down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystem

• Understanding, and compliance with, DoD technology release and export licensing policies

• Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using

• DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as ACAS, STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS

Work Location: Raytheon – Tucson, Arizona

Position Type: Onsite

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience.  In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.

• Experience in the fields of System Security Engineering, computer technology reverse engineering, Anti Tamper, cybersecurity, or embedded security

• Experience designing, implementing, testing, and fielding real-time embedded security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs with secure systems technologies, methodologies, policies, and guidelines

• Experience generating security (anti-tamper, Cyber Security and/or program protection) requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and/or policies

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain additional program access as required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in design, development and fielding of SSE systems

• Software, Firmware, & Microelectronics Engineering, Cryptography and FPGA design

• Attack threat modeling / Critical Program Information Assessments

• Experience in the implementation and business growth of SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle

• Experience in solutions meeting robust SSE systems security requirements

• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Business Administration, and/or Robotics

• DoD Top Secret clearance with current SSBI within last 5 years desired

• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH

• Program management experience with SSE

• Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of DODI-S-5230.28

• Aircraft/weapons integration experience

• Strategic planning and proposal writing skills

• Candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment

• Experience contributing in a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to technical problems

• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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