Senior Embedded Security Engineer - Onsite, Secret

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Sr. Embedded System Security Engineer to support DoD and international programs from Marlborough, MA. You will analyze architectures, allocate security requirements, and design features to protect critical systems.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance and US citizenship, with relocation assistance available. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform security testing, and contribute to accreditation efforts while staying ahead

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 3–5+ years in security engineering or a related field.
• Active SECRET clearance is required prior to start date.
• US citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience applying RMF to mission systems in DoD environments.
• Ability to author security documentation and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF ATO processes and NSA Type 1 cryptographic certification activities.
• Decompose requirements, analyze models, and identify security vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to system design discussions with security input.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to embed security into designs.
• Develop and execute security test plans and evaluations.
• Stay current with evolving threats and security best practices.

Skills

System Security Engineering

RMF/DoD ATO

Security vulnerability analysis

CT&E planning

Security requirements decomposition

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Cameo MBSE

SCC/Nessus/ACAS

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Sr. Embedded System Security Engineer to support DoD and international programs from Marlborough, MA. You will analyze architectures, allocate security requirements, and design features to protect critical systems.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance and US citizenship, with relocation assistance available. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform security testing, and contribute to accreditation efforts while staying ahead