Senior Embedded Security Engineer — SECRET Clearance & RMF

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Principal Embedded System Security Engineer for onsite work in Largo, FL. You will lead security certification activities, decompose requirements, and work with cross‑functional teams to embed security into aerospace systems. A SECRET clearance is required.

You will evaluate vulnerabilities, craft test plans, and stay current with threats and best practices in a challenging defense program environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with advanced degree.
• Active and transferable SECRET clearance required.
• Experience in System Security Engineering and RMF for DoD environments.
• Strong technical writing and security documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system certification and RMF Authorization To Operate (ATO) efforts.
• Decompose and allocate security requirements and identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate security into system design.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute security verification and validation plans.

Skills

System Security Engineering

RMF/DoD ATO

Security testing

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Cameo (MBSE)

Nessus/ACAS

Job description

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Principal Embedded System Security Engineer for onsite work in Largo, FL. You will lead security certification activities, decompose requirements, and work with cross‑functional teams to embed security into aerospace systems. A SECRET clearance is required.

You will evaluate vulnerabilities, craft test plans, and stay current with threats and best practices in a challenging defense program environment.