Secure Systems Engineer I — Aerospace Cybersecurity

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Secure Systems Engineer I to join our Cybersecurity Engineering team onsite. The role focuses on threat modeling, SELinux policy development, fuzzing, and vulnerability assessments to strengthen product security across avionics systems.

Qualified candidates have a STEM degree and experience with C++/Python and Linux. U.S. citizenship is required for this program, with opportunities to contribute to Airworthiness documentation and secure SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Coding experience in C++ or Python
• Familiarity with Linux OS

Responsibilities

• Developing threat models and information flow architectures to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and at rest.
• Implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies
• Developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate the robustness of the exposed attack surface
• Reviewing code to identify weaknesses in the implementation of security functions
• Conducting vulnerabilities assessments of proposed and in-service systems
• Embedding with development teams to address product security concerns
• Assisting with creation of security documentation to support Airworthiness Certification

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Job description

RTX in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Secure Systems Engineer I to join our Cybersecurity Engineering team onsite. The role focuses on threat modeling, SELinux policy development, fuzzing, and vulnerability assessments to strengthen product security across avionics systems.

Qualified candidates have a STEM degree and experience with C++/Python and Linux. U.S. citizenship is required for this program, with opportunities to contribute to Airworthiness documentation and secure SDLC practices.