Secure Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

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

Job summary

RTX Corporation seeks a Secure Systems Engineer I to join the Cybersecurity Engineering team. You will embed with design and development groups to advance SSDLC, build threat models, and design data-flow diagrams ensuring data is isolated in motion and at rest.

Responsibilities include implementing MAC via SELinux, conducting fuzzing and vulnerability testing, reviewing code for weaknesses, and creating security documentation to support Airworthiness Certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree in science, technology, engineering or math.
• Coding experience in C++ or Python and familiarity with Linux OS.
• Knowledge of security concepts and threat modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embed with design and development teams to advance SSDLC.
• Develop threat models and data-flow diagrams for secure data handling.
• Implement MAC through SELinux policies and conduct security testing.
• Review code for security weaknesses and create security documentation.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux OS

Security concepts

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Git

SELinux

Job description

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

What You Will Do:

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

The Cybersecurity Engineering team needs an additional Secure Systems Engineer I. The Cybersecurity Engineering team is a shared services team that supports the development of products throughout the Avionics Strategic Business Unit wherever the customer has security requirements, or the system is exposed to cyber threats by it’s connectivity or operational use. We develop tools and testing techniques to highlight residual defects in product design or implementation. These defects can lead to vulnerabilities that negatively impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a system.

Members of the security engineering team pursue security excellence by embedding with the design and implementation teams as subject matter experts supporting our Secure System Development Life Cycle (SSDLC). Supporting this Cyber Security Engineering team’s mission involves: developing threat models and information flow architectures to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and while at rest, implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of Security Enhanced Linux (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, and conducting vulnerabilities assessments of proposed and in-service systems. Developing and executing fuzzing and robustness tests to evaluate a products attack surface Conducting vulnerability assessments of proposed and in-service systems Embedding with development teams to address product security concerns Developing threat model / data flow diagrams to ensure data can be properly isolated in motion and at rest Assisting w/ implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies Assisting with creation of security documentation to support Airworthiness Certification.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Coding experience in C++ or Python

Familiarity with Linux OS

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a demonstrated passion for the field.
• Completed coursework or personal projects focusing on embedded systems security.
• Experience with embedded system integration and testing.
• Understanding of IP networking architectures and concepts.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Tool Suite.

What We Offer:

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.

Relocation Eligible

• 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

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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.

Salary range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. This role promotes a safe, connected environment for all employees. The Cybersecurity Engineering team’s mission is to assure the safety of the world through engineering excellence. They support the development of secure products and they're a leader in cybersecurity risk mitigation.

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.