Onsite Embedded Product Security Engineer (Aerospace)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Secure Systems Engineer for its Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will defend mission-critical platforms, embed with design teams, and contribute to the SSDLC by identifying vulnerabilities and shaping secure software practices.

The role requires embedded Linux development experience, proficiency in C/Python/Rust, and a background in threat modeling and security testing. Onsite relocation support is available for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Embedded software development experience in Linux OS environment.
• Experience coding in C, C, Python or Rust.
• Networking experience - Layer 2/Layer 3/Layer 4 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Developing threat model / data flow diagrams to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and at rest.
• Implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies.
• Reviewing code to identify weaknesses in security function implementations.
• Developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate the robustness of the attack surface.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments of proposed and in-service systems.
• Authoring and managing cybersecurity certification artifacts to align with industry standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C

Python

Rust

Networking

Education

STEM degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Secure Systems Engineer for its Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will defend mission-critical platforms, embed with design teams, and contribute to the SSDLC by identifying vulnerabilities and shaping secure software practices.

The role requires embedded Linux development experience, proficiency in C/Python/Rust, and a background in threat modeling and security testing. Onsite relocation support is available for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.