Principal Systems Engineer – Anti-Tamper / Program Protection (On-site Tucson, AZ) – P4

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer – Anti-Tamper/Program Protection (P4) to join our SSE team in Tucson, AZ. This onsite role focuses on safeguarding technologies across DoD programs through Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management.

Responsibilities include defining SSE requirements with customers, developing plans and schedules, performing threat modeling and CPI assessments, and ensuring DoD compliance and licensing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security.
• Experience designing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs.
• Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SSE solutions in Raytheon products.
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies.
• Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategies; guide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems.
• Conduct attack threat modeling and CPI assessments.
• Develop top-level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts.
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies.
• Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues.
• Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Anti-Tamper

Cybersecurity

Embedded System Security

Threat Modeling

Requirements Analysis

DoD Program Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-07-14

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Job Overview

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Security Engineer – Anti-Tamper/Program Protection (P4) to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities Directorate. This role is critical to safeguarding our Warfighters' technological advantages through the creation and integration of holistic security solutions, including Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management. This is an onsite position at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of Systems Security Engineering (SSE) solutions in Raytheon products
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, and implementation strategies
• Develop plans, estimates, task execution schedules, and risk mitigation strategiesGuide SSE implementations and architectures for customer systems
• Conduct attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Develop top-level system requirements and flow those into subsystem implementation concepts
• Ensure compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies
• Consult and assist program management with SSE architecture and issues
• Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience in System Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity or Embedded System Security
• Experience in designing, implementing, testing and fielding real-time embedded security solutions for DoD programs
• Experience generating systems requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans and/or policies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance
• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Experience in developing Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, and/or Program Protection requirements, architectures and plans
• Familiarity with software, firmware, microelectronics engineering, cryptography and FPGA design
• Expertise in attack threat modeling and Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GSLC or CEH in accordance with DoDD 8570/8140
• Working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-5230.28
• Experience in aircraft/weapons system integration
• Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills

Salary Range

107,500 USD - 204,500 USD

Benefits and Compensation

• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance is available
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation
• 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, and holidays

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.