Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA)
RTX Corporation3 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead product cybersecurity activities and serve as the security subject matter expert for programs.
- Analyze systems, security architectures, attack vectors, threats, and risks for new and existing products.
- Advise program leaders on security technologies and strategic product roadmaps.
- Ensure proper implementation of security measures throughout product development.
- Develop, deploy, and automate security tools and testing to identify product security flaws.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, recommend mitigations, and analyze the security impact of code defects.
- Execute system and application fuzzing, resiliency testing, and penetration testing.
- Guide adherence to military RMF processes and DO-326A/DO-356A airworthiness security processes.
- Foster adoption of the Avionics Secure System Development Life Cycle.
- Evaluate and contribute to technical proposals and pursuits.
- Mentor junior product security engineers and participate in cybersecurity industry committees and working groups.
Requirements
- Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Active Secret clearance is preferred, with an active or obtainable Secret clearance required for the role.
- Experience in product cybersecurity, embedded software engineering, or secure system design is required.
- Knowledge of embedded software engineering with Python and Java/C/C++ is required.
- Experience analyzing systems and security architectures is required.
- Preferred qualifications include vulnerability review, threat modeling, static analysis, fuzzing, SELinux policy analysis, operating-system hardening, PKI, penetration testing, networking, military RMF, DO-326A/DO-356A, and security certifications such as Security+, OSCP, or CISSP.
- Curiosity, continuous learning, and willingness to share security knowledge are preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with relocation assistance available.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, plus paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life, disability, optional pet, home and auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverage.
- Parental, birth, adoption, fertility, family-planning, adoption-assistance, and autism benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan, wellness rewards, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
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.