Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer to support real-time missile software in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes security-focused embedded development and DoD program requirements.

You will develop in C/C++, work with VxWorks/Embedded Linux, and coordinate with Systems Security to ensure secure, verifiable software across multiple platforms. Onsite in Tucson, security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant software experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software development.
• Experience with DoD programs and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Apply real-time software design practices for missile systems.
• Develop and test C/C++ software across platforms.
• Collaborate with Systems Security Engineering to define requirements.
• Interface with customer to review design and verify maturity.
• Support embedded OS such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux.
• Enable reuse of features in a shared development environment.

Skills

C / C++

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC

Versal

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Linux/Unix

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer role supporting real-time security software for deployed missile systems in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Apply real-time software design practices and evaluate performance implications tied to specific System Security implementations
• Support application and embedded software design, development, integration, and testing for real-time missile software
• Use System Security principles when designing and implementing Missile software applications
• Develop C and C++ software applications across multiple computing platforms
• Connect implementation-level work to the missile system “big picture” and develop or review source‑level solutions
• Partner with the Systems Security Engineering team to define and implement requirements
• Work in a shared development environment to enable program capability and reuse of specific features
• Interface with the customer community to review technical design and help support verification of system maturity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of relevant software experience
• Experience with C / C++
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar embedded processors
• Experience with embedded OS such as VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Level U.S. security clearance prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain program access after start
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)
• DoD clearance: Secret

Preferred Qualifications

• Embedded Software Security experience
• Linux/Unix environment experience
• Interfacing with FPGAs
• Interfacing with low-level memory drivers
• Inter-processor communication
• ARM Architecture experience
• Secure boot concepts experience
• Cryptographic Algorithms experience
• Experience designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred)
• Experience using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management
• Experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments
• Experience in Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and development environments
• Experience with software configuration management and bug tracking tools
• Experience with Python / Perl
• Knowledge of modern computer architectures and hardware technologies including PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA; FPGAs; ASICs

Technologies

• C, C++, Python, Perl
• Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal
• VxWorks, Embedded Linux, Linux/Unix environment
• FPGAs, ARM Architecture
• Secure boot concepts, Cryptographic Algorithms
• PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
• ASICs
• Agile, DevSecOps, Scrum, Kanban

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 86,800 - 165,200 per year

Benefits

• Healthcare; medical, dental, vision
• Retirement and work/life benefits
• Parental leave (including paternal)
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Robust total rewards package with compensation
• Life insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability
• 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off; holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (depending on level and coverage)

Work Model and Location

• Onsite role: primarily onsite
• Campus location: Tucson, AZ 85756, United States of America
• Onsite requirements include production and maintenance employees

Security Clearance Process

• This position requires a security clearance
• DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), a Department of Defense agency, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process
• More information: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

What You Will Do

• Provide world class Security Software for use in deployed missile systems