Senior Embedded Security Engineer – DoD/Cryptography

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Embedded System Security Engineer to support DoD and international programs from Largo, FL. You will lead security engineering, RMF ATO activities, and consent with NSA Type 1 certifications, ensuring robust protection of critical systems.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Direct experience in System Security Engineering and RMF for mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead system certification and accreditation efforts (RMF ATO and NSA Type 1 certification) into program design.
• Decompose requirements, analyze system architectures, and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate security into design and testing.
• Maintain awareness of evolving threats and best practices in cybersecurity.

Skills

System security engineering

RMF experience

Security engineering

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Cameo MBSE

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Embedded System Security Engineer to support DoD and international programs from Largo, FL. You will lead security engineering, RMF ATO activities, and consent with NSA Type 1 certifications, ensuring robust protection of critical systems.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years).