
Sr Principal Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer P5 (Onsite)
RTX Corporation2 days ago
Hartford, CT, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$132k - $252k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity engineering activities aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.
- Develop and maintain system security architecture, design artifacts, and cybersecurity engineering documentation.
- Partner with software, systems, and program engineering teams to integrate security requirements and controls into system and software designs.
- Drive secure software development lifecycle practices and support security assessment packages, including SSPs, SCTMs, and POA&Ms.
- Perform threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, risk assessments, technical reviews, and risk mitigation planning.
- Mentor junior engineers and serve as a senior technical authority while ensuring compliance with DoD, NIST, and corporate cybersecurity standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 10 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree and 7 years of experience.
- Advanced degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or cybersecurity is preferred.
- DoD, aerospace, or critical infrastructure cybersecurity experience is preferred.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices, automated security tooling, and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
- Familiarity with embedded systems security and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives are preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Benefits
- Onsite role in East Hartford, Connecticut; commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s responsibility.
- Relocation assistance is offered.
- Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and the Employee Scholar Program.
- Eligible hires may receive annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation depending on position and business unit.
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.