Sr. Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Marlborough, MA) Secret Clearance required
RTX Corporation26 days ago
Boston, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$87k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Decompose, allocate, implement, and verify cybersecurity requirements using systems engineering practices.
- Define cybersecurity requirements and develop security design and architecture artifacts.
- Participate in system design discussions and provide cybersecurity engineering input.
- Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to integrate cybersecurity into embedded system designs.
- Write cybersecurity verification and validation test plans and procedures, conduct testing, and recommend remediation.
- Prepare and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and Plans of Actions and Milestones.
- Collaborate with program and engineering disciplines to evaluate cybersecurity solution alternatives.
- Maintain awareness of evolving security threats, security technologies, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Requires a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Requires an active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance before the start date and U.S. citizenship.
- Experience defining, allocating, and decomposing system requirements, preferably for embedded systems.
- Experience generating Verification Items and selecting formal verification methods such as inspection, analysis, demonstration, or test.
- Experience with requirements management tools and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.
- Preferred experience includes cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, embedded cryptography, NSA cryptographic certification, and Program Protection Plans.
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or Security+ are preferred.
- Familiarity with Program Protection Implementation Plans required by DoDI 5000.2 and DoDI 5200.39 is preferred.
- Must be willing to learn about satellite systems, communication systems, and evolving security technologies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other optional insurance coverage.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Parental, adoption, fertility, family planning, and adoption assistance benefits.
- Employee assistance, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second opinions, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work in Marlborough, Massachusetts; relocation assistance is not available.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.