Principal Systems Security Engineer – P4 (Onsite-CA)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Goleta, CA, seeks a Principal Systems Security Engineer (SSE) responsible for critical program information analysis and developing security models. You will need to have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 8 years of experience.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. The role offers a salary range of $118,300 to $224,900 and includes benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required prior to start.
• Experience in the development, design, and/or implementation of embedded security products and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis.
• Generate, decompose, derive, and analyze SSE requirements.
• Conduct and document SSE trade studies.

Skills

Independently motivated

Experience in embedded security

Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Principal Systems Security Engineer (SSE) - P4

Location: Goleta, CA. Position Type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship required. U.S. government issued Secret clearance required.

What You Will Do

• Perform Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis.
• Generate, decompose, derive, and analyze SSE requirements.
• Conduct and document SSE trade studies, recommend paths forward.
• Create systems engineering models and artifacts, including functional block, sequence, and activity diagrams.
• Develop the program Anti‑Tamper Plan.
• Develop and execute Verification and Validation (V&V) plans and procedures.
• Present in internal and external customer reviews and program milestones.
• Report tasking status and communicate with program and functional leadership.
• Travel up to 25% as necessary.

What You Will Learn

• Raytheon Anti‑Tamper Learning program.
• Raytheon Cybersecurity Bootcamp.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience in the development, design, and/or implementation of embedded security products and technologies.
• Must be able to work independently and be a motivated self‑starter.

We Prefer

• Experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis.
• Experience with Anti‑Tamper Engineering Framework (ATEF).
• Familiarity with DoD Instruction 8510.01 Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems.
• Experience with defense‑grade and commercial‑off‑the‑shelf security devices and components.
• Experience with engineering team leadership.

Salary Range

118,300 USD - 224,900 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability.
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave, paid time off, 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.