Principal Embedded System Security Engineer (Onsite - Marlborough, MA) Secret Clearance Required
RTX Corporation26 days ago
Boston, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$108k - $205k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define, allocate, decompose, implement, and verify cybersecurity requirements using systems engineering practices.
- Develop cybersecurity requirements, design, architecture, and program security artifacts.
- Lead system design discussions and provide cybersecurity engineering guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Integrate cybersecurity considerations into embedded system designs with systems engineers and developers.
- Lead or support cybersecurity-focused system verification and validation, including test plans, procedures, execution, analysis, and remediation recommendations.
- Generate cybersecurity documentation including RMF System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, and Plans of Actions and Milestones.
- Contribute to cybersecurity engineering teams, promote collaboration and continuous learning, and serve as a subject matter expert on evolving threats and security practices.
Requirements
- STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced related degree and at least 5 years of experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance required before starting; active existing clearance is required on day one.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- Experience defining, allocating, and decomposing system requirements, preferably for embedded systems.
- Experience generating Verification Items and determining formal verification methods such as inspection, analysis, demonstration, or test.
- Direct experience with requirements management tools and MBSE tools, including DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, JAMA, or CAMEO.
- Preferred experience includes satellite systems, communications systems, cybersecurity, RMF, embedded cryptography, NSA cryptographic certification, PPP, PPIP, and cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or Security+.
- Ability to work as a self-starter with limited direction and minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching, a separate employer retirement contribution, and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, auto, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity-theft coverages.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave, fertility, family planning, adoption assistance, autism, and employee assistance benefits.
- Wellness incentives, virtual doctor visits, second-opinion services, and child and elder care services.
- Onsite work in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with relocation assistance 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.