Principal Software Security Engineer

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX seeks a Principal Software Security Engineer to join the Software Product Assurance team. You will develop security-centric embedded real-time sensor software using C/C++, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure compliance with Product Assurance processes to deliver trusted solutions.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, 8+ years of software experience, and hands-on work with VxWorks or Embedded Linux. Security-focused leadership and DoD-relevant experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• 8+ years of relevant software experience.
• Experience with static analysis concepts, methods & tools.
• Embedded software security experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security principles for embedded real-time sensor software.
• Create and evolve software applications using C and C++ across platforms.
• Ensure Product Assurance processes are followed on programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet TDMC execution requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded security

Python/Perl scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Yocto/Petalinux

Xilinx MPSoC/Versal

Job description

Company Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to join our Software Product Assurance team in McKinney, TX.

What You Will Do

• Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.
• Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms.
• Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs.
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
• Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant software experience.
• Expertise with C / C++.
• Experience with Static analysis concepts, methods & tools.
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors.
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar.
• Experience using scripting languages like Python, Perl, or similar.
• Embedded Software Security experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Secure boot, containerization and software hardening.
• Experience with Cryptographic Algorithms.
• Experience in a technical leadership role to grow and lead a small technical team.
• Experience/knowledge of any of the following: Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of War (DoW) programs (embedded experience highly preferred).
• Kernel or Device Driver development.
• Petalinux/Yocto operating systems.
• Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments.
• Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including: ARM Architecture.
• Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA.
• Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
• Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).
• Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools.
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications.

Role Type Definition

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Location

McKinney, TX

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company Details

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.